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Chess: From First Moves to Checkmate (Hardcover)
by Daniel King (Author)
2.5 out of 5 stars  (2 customer reviews)

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  • Hardcover: 64 pages
  • Publisher: Kingfisher Books Ltd (8 Sep 2000)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0753404478
  • ISBN-13: 978-0753404478
  • Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 882,840 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)
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Chess books - worthy, depressingly dull, visually dire. Well think again! "Chess - From First Moves to Checkmate" completely re-writes the rule book. Rejecting the conventional annotation-heavy approach in favour of good design and artwork, this inspiring title should seduce a huge range of readers from novice to intermediate player. Computer-generated artwork recreates the chessboard, pieces and moves in an original way, providing the perfect guide for the complete beginner. Players are encouraged to improve their play with grade puzzles. A comprehensive reference section includes a full glossary and website details. The book also explores the history of chess. Along with features on the great personalities of chess and awe-inspiring matches, this is a title that should appeal not only to those new to the game but the massed legions of chess players aready out there.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Teaches chess without making it seem difficult, 4 Feb 2001
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This book is an enjoyable read in its own right but also great for those who want to remind themselves how to play or are learning chess for the first time. It is a very colourful and accessible book which makes the game come alive.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Fancy layout doesn't make up for limited content, 19 Jan 2004
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This is nicely designed and laid out, but it is very basic in its content. Too many books seem to spend too long explaining how to move the pieces and not enough on basic strategies and this is one of them. Hopefully it will set a new standard for design and layout but if you actually want to learn something, buy a different book.