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Chess Rules of Thumb gives you the winning principles of chess in clear, short statements. Three-time US Champion Lev Alburt and World Chess Hall of Fame Curator Al Lawrence have put together three centuries of insights from the masters. Fun to browse or to read from cover-to-cover, it's a book that all chess playersfrom beginners to grandmasterslwiull enjoy for a lifetime. Like life, chess has its rules. The difference that your parents probably didn't tell you about chess. Save hours of head-scratching and uncertainty in your own games and understand why the masters make the moves they Backed up with diagrams and illustrations to help you remember key principles, a glossary of essential chess terms and a rundown on all major openings, Chess Rules of Thumb will improve your chess play. And it's great fun to read!

Building on its predecessor, this sequel compiles essential chess knowledge to streamline your training. It focuses on key positions and strategies, allowing players to enhance their skills efficiently. Designed for convenience, the pocket-sized format makes it easy to carry and reference during practice. This volume aims to eliminate the guesswork in chess improvement, providing targeted insights to help players achieve significant progress in their game.

Amazing! The Chess Pocket Book contains all the essential knowledge!-Boris Gulko, former U.S. and USSR champion

Nearly all chess games are won by basic tactical methods. This book makes these methods memorable and clear.

Utilizing colorful graphs and a logical approach to position evaluation, this guide focuses on developing the essential skill of chess assessment. Authored by Lev Alburt, a distinguished champion and educator, the book provides clear explanations to help readers master chess strategies effectively. With over 400 diagrams, it enhances comprehension and maximizes learning efficiency, making it an invaluable resource for players looking to improve their game.

Every chess player needs a set of openings he can trust!

Winner of the prestigious Chess Journalists of America Book of the Year award, this single book boils down all essential endgame wisdom into one you can use to win games for the rest of your life.

Lev Alburt, a chess Grandmaster and three-time US champion, offers a comprehensive guide on king attack and defense. The book includes numerous game illustrations, problems, and exercises, providing clear explanations to help readers progress from beginners to tournament-level players.

A true chess course of the sort that would be formally offered in a school.-Harold Dondis, Boston Globe

Two world-class chess champions give readers the benefit of the visionary ideas of one of the brightest stars of the famed Soviet School of Chess.