Suitable for age 6+ (younger children should try the stepping stones books first). In the first step all the rules of chess are introduced with much attention to the development of the basic skills, necessary to play chess. Comparing with other books for beginners the step-by-step method introduces an unique sequence of teaching material. 12 diagrams per page

    In this original and entertaining look at the ever popular subject of the chess combination, the authors - an Atlantic Alliance of Canadian and Scot - seek to redress the balance. With a lively collection of episodes from a century of chess around the world, they document the great opportunities, both seized and overlooked, and give special consideration to the unwarranted resignation - a phenomenon with a ghoulish fascination for all players. Through hundreds of graded exercises, both beginner and master are offered a wealth of instruction and the opportunity to assess their own aptitudes for brilliancy - and blunder!

    In his fourth and concluding volumes of the series, Anatoly Karpov examines the most important developments in the Grunfeld, Queen's Indian, King's Indian, and Nimzo Indian Defences. Each variation is examined in depth, using complete games from recent Grandmaster play to illustrate how opening ideas are put into action in the middlegame and endgame.This is an ideal book for players who want to improve their understanding of he openings, and it provides a unique insight into the way top Grandmaster approaches opening theory. Anatoly Karpov was World Champion from 1975 to 1985, during which time he dominated the chess world, becoming the most successful player in tournament history. His recent epic struggles with Gary Kasparov have shown that he is still at the peak of his powers.

    The authors present a broad coverage of computer chess, from its historical development to an analysis of how computers select moves, and opens up the world of computer chess to all readers.