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 Curato

"From the basic moves to winning your first games - and beyond"--Cover

This is the book most recommended by chess coaches for their students. It can perhaps be said that there are primarily four kinds of chess books. 1. Beginner's

Developing plans of action based on positional analysis: weak and strong squares, control of open lines, pawn structure, more. 20 problems.

Explains all legal chess moves, and discusses the regulations governing tournaments, lifetime rankings, and tournament director certification.