All three groups will rejoice in the richness and clarity of the ABC's, while learning how they--or their students--can avoid stereotypical thinking, learn to appreciate both the applications and limitations of basic chess concepts, and turn their chess weaknesses into strengths in any given situation.

Read The ABCs of Chess from start to finish to learn the basics. Or, if you are more experienced, turn to the section that will help you correct particular problems in your play, or to Pandolfini's exceptionally clear and thorough discussion of the endgame. If you are a chess instructor, you will appreciate the many teaching suggestions for students of all levels.

Features:

• Fundamentals
• The Opening
• Tactics
• Position Play
• Minor Pieces
• Rooks
• The Queen
• The King
• Planning and Analysis
• A Concise Basic Course in the Closed Game.

With 64 commandments for better chess playing, over 200 diagrams, and the new standard algebraic notation, The ABC's of Chess is an essential volume for any home or school chess library.

Specifications:

• Author: Pandolfini
• Book Type: Paperback, 1986
• Notation: Algebraic Notation
• Pages: 200