{"product_id":"2026100009911-secondhand-the-elements-of-chess","title":"The Elements Of Chess","description":"\u003cp\u003eEdition: 1st ed.,\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good\u003cbr\u003eJacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners\u003cbr\u003ePages: Yellowed\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor any chess enthusiast seeking to master the ancient game's fundamental principles, The Elements of Chess by J. du Mont stands as an indispensable and authoritative guide. Written by one of the foremost chess writers and analysts of the mid-20th century, this classic instructional work systematically presents the core building blocks of chess strategy and tactics — from piece values and pawn structures to positional play and endgame technique — making it equally valuable to the improving club player and the serious student of the game.\n\nDu Mont's writing is distinguished by its clarity, precision, and pedagogical rigour, presenting complex strategic ideas in a manner that is both accessible and intellectually rigorous. A respected contributor to British chess literature and a longtime editor of the British Chess Magazine, du Mont brings the same analytical sharpness to this volume that defined his broader body of work. Whether you are consolidating your understanding of chess fundamentals or seeking a deeper appreciation of the game's underlying logic, this timeless classic rewards careful study and leaves the reader with a renewed sense of the game's limitless depth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49203394642139,"sku":"2026100009911-SECONDHAND","price":30.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/bcf2cf6b-c965-4dc6-9345-fc9e59cadd39.png?v=1788148526","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026100009911-secondhand-the-elements-of-chess","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}