Chess Strategies for Beginners: Rock a Solid Foundation! by Eric H. Schuelke Pap

Publisher Description

Chess is widely regarded as the oldest, most respected, and played board game in the world, and for a good reason. To succeed in it, you need to possess patience, strategy, deep thought, and skill-all attributes that you can likewise apply to other aspects of your life. But while many people are still playing this fun and exciting game, many are not giving themselves the proper knowledge and tools they need to reach their full potential. Introducing Chess Strategies for Beginners, a must-read guide for anyone serious about laying down the solid foundations required to excel in the game. Within its pages, you will find key strategies as well as tactics and combinations that will help you outwit your opponent. Through this book, you will develop the skills you need to circumvent your rival to fatal maneuvers, significantly improving your win-loss ratio and deepening your appreciation for this great mental game. Inside Chess Strategies for Beginners, discover - a detailed assessment of how chess has evolved over the years. - information on the rich history of the game of chess. - an in-depth breakdown of how to master the fundamentals. - how to implement the principles of chess openings. - piece development and pawn structure, and why both are crucial for success. It's time to put in the time and effort and markedly improve your chess skillset

Author Biography

Eric H. Schuelke grew up loving strategy. His favorite books are the Bible and Sun Tzu's Art of War. As a tweener he began playing the Avalon Hill bookcase games and, of course, chess. He is a disabled Air Force veteran, spent 22 years performing and instructing wilderness SAR with Civil Air Patrol and retired from manufacturing after 30 years. He is still married to his high school sweetheart, Kim, the father of three boys, and the doting grandfather of three boys and three girls.

Review

5.0 out of 5 stars So Much Great Info Here!!!Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2024This chess guide covers so much. Don't let the title fool you into thinking it's only for beginners. Yes, it's a great introduction to the game. It includes the history and the board. The set up of the pieces. All the beginner things you need to know. But it also delves into a great many strategies both offensive and defensive. It covers a number of openings for both white and black as well as defensive strategies as well. There is a lot of great stuff in this book. I love the game and I never stop learning and I found this book not only enjoyable but educational as well. Highly Recommended!!!
5.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive guide tp playing chessReviewed in the United States on March 20, 2024Chess for beginners highlighting strategy, combinations with real world examples. I found it educational and informative. If you are a beginner this book is for you.
5.0 out of 5 stars very helpful guideReviewed in the United States on March 23, 2024I found this guide to be very comprehensive. Not only does it provide all the beginner chess basics you need to know, but it also provides more complex lessons. Things like key strategies and defense moves. This book might be geared for beginners, but it has good information for the intermediate player too.
5.0 out of 5 stars Practical and helpful tips!Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2024Great strategies for beginners. Well written guide. The diagrams are also a nice touch. This book has really helped me improve my chess game!5.0 out of 5 stars Guide for beginners and pros alikeReviewed in the United States on March 17, 2024Chess Strategies for Beginners explained how to read the board and showed the different tactics and strategies used in the game. This book highlighted different opening play patterns, and they demonstrated how they incorporated the various chess tactics described earlier on.
Real-life games from renowned chess masters were also used to back up the points made in this book. The author's knowledge of the subject was evident in how he explained why some of those gameplays were made, and I enjoyed learning how and why they were all very good plays.
I rate this book 5 out of 5 for its potential to create better players. Reading this book along with practice will make a player better.

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