Concise Chess - Emms "Sports Themed Chess Pieces" Chess is no longer just

Chess is no longer just a battle

Because he not only presents you with all the important variations and plans for Black but at the same time he does not omit a single one of White's possible side variations on move 3

if you find yourself a positional pawn rather than a positional master

He also conducted his struggle at the board above all and enriched chess with his incredibly dynamic playing style as well as his scientific preparation for games

c4 is one of the most subtle yet combative means of starting a chess game which has found favor with many of the great players in history

Concise Chess - Emms "Sports Themed Chess Pieces" Chess is no longer justAre you intrigued by chess, but don't know how to play? Or have you played a little, but are still unsure of some of the rules? Then this is the book for you! Beginning with the very basics, this pocket sized book is a step by step guide to learning chess. Assuming no prior knowledge, Grandmaster John Emms steers the reader through all the crucial aspects of learning the game: the rules, the pieces, check and checkmate,chess notation, how to win