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How to win at chess: the ultimate guide for beginners and beyond / Levy Rozman.

By: Material type: TextTextPublisher: New York : Ten Speed Press, an imprint of Random House, [2023]Copyright date: ©2023Edition: First editionDescription: 261 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781984862075
  • 1984862073
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Contents:
Introduction -- How to literally win at chess -- How to start the game with the white pieces -- How to start the game with the black pieces -- Endgames I -- Endgames II -- Engames III -- Attacking, defending, and capturing -- Beginner strategy -- Intermediate strategy -- Intermediate openings -- Intermediate openings for white -- Intemediate openings for black -- Gambits -- Intermediate endgames -- Intermediate tactics -- Intermediate strategy -- Key terms and concepts -- Acknowledgments -- About the author -- Index.
Summary: Learn chess from International Master and YouTube's top chess teacher Levy Rozman (aka GothamChess) in this refreshing and fun guide for beginner and intermediate players.
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Item type Home library Collection Shelving location Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Adult Book Adult Book Main Library NonFiction New 794.12 R893 Available 33111011235773
Adult Book Adult Book Northport Library NonFiction New 794.12 R893 Available 33111011149859
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * Learn chess from International Master and YouTube's top chess teacher Levy Rozman (aka GothamChess) in this refreshing and fun guide for beginner and intermediate players.

Clever and informative, How to Win at Chess teaches you everything you need to know about the game, including all the important moves and strategies to start off strong and keep you thinking several steps ahead.

Full of Levy Rozman's signature charm and humor that have made him beloved by millions of fans, the first half of this unique guide introduces rising players (0-800 Elo rating) to the four key areas to consider when playing chess--openings, endings, tactics, and strategy--and the second half builds upon these core skills for more experienced players (800-1300 Elo rating). Brimming with practical and easy-to-follow tips for improving your game, How to Win at Chess includes over 500 instructional gameplay illustrations to help you better visualize the board, as well as chapter-specific QR codes for exclusive bonus content on Chessly, Rozman's teaching platform.

Whether you want to become a recreational chess player or are training to be a Grandmaster, How to Win at Chess is the perfect interactive introduction to the world of chess!

Includes index.

Introduction -- How to literally win at chess -- How to start the game with the white pieces -- How to start the game with the black pieces -- Endgames I -- Endgames II -- Engames III -- Attacking, defending, and capturing -- Beginner strategy -- Intermediate strategy -- Intermediate openings -- Intermediate openings for white -- Intemediate openings for black -- Gambits -- Intermediate endgames -- Intermediate tactics -- Intermediate strategy -- Key terms and concepts -- Acknowledgments -- About the author -- Index.

Learn chess from International Master and YouTube's top chess teacher Levy Rozman (aka GothamChess) in this refreshing and fun guide for beginner and intermediate players.

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