Instant Chess
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
For anyone who has ever wanted to master the ancient game of kings quickly and confidently, Instant Chess by David Levy and Kevin O'Connell is the definitive fast-track guide to understanding and playing chess. Written by two internationally respected chess authorities — Levy, a grandmaster-level player and pioneering figure in computer chess, and O'Connell, a seasoned chess writer and organiser — the book presents the core rules, strategies, and tactics of the game in a clear, accessible, and immediately applicable format. It instructs beginners and improvers alike, cutting through complexity to deliver the essential knowledge needed to play a competent game in the shortest possible time. From piece movements and board setup to fundamental tactical patterns and opening principles, this compact volume details everything a newcomer needs to get started with confidence. Beyond its practical instruction, Instant Chess reflects the authors' deep pedagogical insight and their conviction that chess is a game for everyone, not just the dedicated enthusiast. The prose is direct and encouraging, stripping away intimidating jargon while preserving the intellectual richness that has made chess one of the world's most enduring pastimes. Levy and O'Connell's collaborative voice carries an easy authority, making even the subtler strategic concepts feel intuitive and within reach. Whether you are picking up a chess piece for the very first time or looking to sharpen a rusty game, this concise guide will leave you wondering why you waited so long to sit down at the board.
Author: David Levy & Kevin O'Connell
Format: Paperback
Genre: Sport & fitness
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
For anyone who has ever wanted to master the ancient game of kings quickly and confidently, Instant Chess by David Levy and Kevin O'Connell is the definitive fast-track guide to understanding and playing chess. Written by two internationally respected chess authorities — Levy, a grandmaster-level player and pioneering figure in computer chess, and O'Connell, a seasoned chess writer and organiser — the book presents the core rules, strategies, and tactics of the game in a clear, accessible, and immediately applicable format. It instructs beginners and improvers alike, cutting through complexity to deliver the essential knowledge needed to play a competent game in the shortest possible time. From piece movements and board setup to fundamental tactical patterns and opening principles, this compact volume details everything a newcomer needs to get started with confidence. Beyond its practical instruction, Instant Chess reflects the authors' deep pedagogical insight and their conviction that chess is a game for everyone, not just the dedicated enthusiast. The prose is direct and encouraging, stripping away intimidating jargon while preserving the intellectual richness that has made chess one of the world's most enduring pastimes. Levy and O'Connell's collaborative voice carries an easy authority, making even the subtler strategic concepts feel intuitive and within reach. Whether you are picking up a chess piece for the very first time or looking to sharpen a rusty game, this concise guide will leave you wondering why you waited so long to sit down at the board.