How to Win at Chess

by Daniel King, Daniel J. King, Edwin B. Kantar

Book Overview

If you are one of the thousands of players who understand the rules of chess, but would like to take their game beyond the elementary stage, then this is the book for you. Channel 4 television commentator Daniel King has devised a series of 'golden ruies' to enable novice players to improve their game. How to Win at Chess will put you on the path to better results and greater enjoyment of your own games.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1857440722
• ISBN13: 9781857440720
• Release Date: December 1995
• Publisher: Gloucester Publishers Plc
• Length: 1 Pages
• Weight: 0.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.7" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

The Bes

"How to Win at Chess" is a splendid read. Excellent book. So well paced and written. By far one of the best chess books I've read! Loved it so much: I sent this email to the author! Dear daniel, Don't mean to send a barrage of "fan" emails, but I still can't get over the fluidity and clarity of "how to win at chess". Upon reading it the second time, I realize that it feels like I'm (as a reader) being personally tutored by a grandmaster! I've recently found value in focusing and following one author (or article writer, or podcaster, etc.) and reading (or listening to or watching) and rereading their work. I find following one set author instead of "one set subject" (i.e. reading only dan king chess books instead of a variety of different chess books from other authors) invalauble because the author becomes a "mentor" instead of merely a resource for learning. Anyways, Again, as I read chess books mainly for the cognitive clarity of thought that arises from them, I've competed in nothing other than old highschool chess club games long ago and haven't done any competitive chess matches ever. However, I'm definitely a huge fan. Thanks again for a writing such a great book. Sincerely, John

Excellent coverage of basic principles

If I were to pick one short (127 page) book for the person who knows how the pieces move and wants to know, "what do I do next?" this would be it. Three principles to guide opening play, four for the middlegame, and three for the endgame. The author provides plenty of exercises for practice. Someone looking for a meatier text would be advised to take a look at "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Chess," by Patrick Wolff, but King covers the essentials quite well for those who just want to play a reasonable looking game, or get some ideas for teaching a child.

Good Beginner's Book

I would recommend this book to chess beginners.Daniel King has done a good job for writing a beginner's book.It will teach ten of the most important things to do in chess,opening with a center pawn,castling quick,looking for captures,knowing basic checkmates,and so on.Good for chess amateurs.

Good Basic Advice For Novices

Novices will benefit most from this simple introductory text that clearly explains basic winning principles. This is the sort of stuff you'll need to know before you can look back on this with knowing contempt.