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I'm a beginning chess player. You have a good list of beginner books. Which one do I choose?

Most adults have learned the moves of each chess piece at one time or another even if they've never read a chess book. Chess seems to be such a universally accepted game that you quite likely learned it as a child. Now you wish to learn the basics, expand your understanding of the game, learn new tricks and tactics, and feel more competitive. For most adults we recommend Play Winning Chess. Though it is suitable for children as well, we recommend a few other speciality books for kids.

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Starting Out in Chess is an ideal first chess book for all ages. It is clear and concise, helping you learn chess from scratch or brush up on the basics. It covers how to play chess, chess notation and unusual moves, winning and drawing games, material, introduction to tactics, openings, strategy, and inside the chess world.
 
Play Winning Chess will start with teaching you how the chess pieces move. If you've never read a chess book but you do know the basic chess moves, you can skip the first couple chapters and move on to the rest of the book.
 
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Chess Rules for Students - Bain Checkmate - Ideas for Students - Bain Chess Tactics for Students - Bain
Chess Rules for Students - Bain
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Instruction workbook designed for students just learning the game of chess and for beginning students returning to the game after an absence. Parents unfamiliar with chess will find this booklet a valuable guide An instructional workbook designed for beginning students. A one-of-a-kind instructional workbook designed to help beginners acquire the skills of strong intermediate players.
Play Chess in 10 Minutes Chess Workbook for Children - Bardwick Chess for Dummies 2nd Edition - Eade
Play Chess in 10 Minutes - Byfield
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It's a lighthearted, fun, and peculiarly thorough intro to chess basics - seriously just 10 minutes! Many basic chess books are seemingly written for adults but this one is wonderful for youth as young as 6 to 8 years old or as soon as they can read on their own. Proven tactical tips to strengthen your game.  Your quick and easy guide to the rules, strategies, and etiquette of chess.
Play Winning Chess - 4th Edition - Seirawan Teaching Chess in the 21st Century - Bardwick Chess Tactics
Play Winning Chess - 4th Edition - Seirawan
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Play Winning Chess is exuberant and conversational, enlivened by personal anecdotes and fascinating historical details. A beginner chess book for teachers, chess club sponsors, or parents with young children. An elementary school teacher can use this book as a textbook to incorporate chess into a math program. This workbook is based on lesson plans and is a great tool for the player looking to improve and for teachers and coaches!
Winning Chess Series - 7 Titles Beginning Chess: 300 Elementary Problems - Pandolfini Starting Out in Chess - Byron Jacobs
Winning Chess Series - 7 Titles
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In his very clear, enthusiastic writing style, Seirawan delivers a complete, well-rounded chess course beginning with the basics! What makes this book different from others of its kind is its simplicity. Start out on a fascinating journey of chess discovery with this fun, easy-to-follow book!
Checkmate! My first chess book. - KASPAROV Square One - Pandolfini Easy Guide to Chess - Wood
Checkmate! My first chess book. - KASPAROV
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Learn to play the great game of chess with none other than Gary Kasparov, the World's number one and the most famous figure in chess history as your teacher. From ever-popular instructor Bruce Pandolfini comes this entertaining, interactive, and effective book for teaching young chess players and other newcomers to the game. First published in 1942, the late B.H. Wood's classic Easy Guide to Chess has been successfully used by thousands of chess players around the world.
Modern Chess Instructor - Steinitz Simple Winning Chess - Baker Chess for Rookies: Pritchett
The Modern Chess Instructor - Steinitz
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First published in the late 1880's, this classic work is presented in two parts. In this entertaining and instructive book, an experienced player and trainer provides a wealth of common-sense guidance on all aspects of chess. Mixed with instruction and humour, this book is an ideal way to learn chess and improve your skills.
Studying Chess Made Easy
Studying Chess Made Easy - Soltis
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Study is a necessity for competitive chess players, and acclaimed chess author and International Grandmaster Andrew Soltis explains how it should be done. In his trademark witty, accessible style, Soltis provides tips on everything from the need for memorization to the use of computers-and even how to develop that indefinable thing called intuition.
   
 
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