Levens, David,

Chess basics / David Levens. - 192 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm

Includes index. "First published in Great Britain in 2005 by Hamlyn, a division of Octopus Publishing Group Ltd."--Colophon Includes glossary and index (page 191).

Before you start -- Chess tactics -- Openings -- The middle game -- Endgames -- Test your chess IQ -- The way forward.

"Learn how easy it can be to play the world's most popular game with this straightforward, jargon-free guide. Expert advice, clear instructions, specimen games and over 200 illustrations ensure that novice players can be more than a match for any opponent. From simple moves to the defence strategies of grand masters, this is a complete course for the novice player."--Page 4 of cover

ISBN: 9780600635390 0600635392

LCCN: 2022465235

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Chess--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

LC Class. No.: GV1446 / .L446 2018

Dewey Class. No.: 794.1