Chess For Beginners
Chess For Beginners by I. A. Horowitz, published by Simon and Schuster on September 15, 1971, is a comprehensive guide designed for those new to the game of chess. This later printing edition spans 144 pages and is presented in English. The book draws on Horowitz’s extensive experience as a chess player and educator, focusing on the tactical elements of the game and encouraging readers to recognize opportunities and respond effectively.
Readers will find practical insights into opening play, emphasizing understanding over rote memorization, which can often detract from the enjoyment of chess. The book aims to equip beginners with the skills necessary to play chess with both pleasure and competence. With its focus on the strategic aspects of the game, Chess For Beginners serves as a valuable resource for anyone looking to enhance their chess-playing abilities.
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In this book, I. A. Horowitz, Chess Editor of the New York Times and former U.S. Open Champion, applies some of the ideas and convictions acquired from thirty-five years of playing, teaching and analyzing the royal game. He emphasizes the tactical aspects of the game: how to recognize the big chance and hit hard when it occurs. He also stresses the ideas and methods in opening play, rather than the routine memorizing of variations that takes the joy out of chess for so many beginners.
When you have completed this book, you will be able to play chess with pleasure and some ability.
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