Chess for Beginners

Chess is the oldest and most studied strategy game in the world — a game of such depth that computers of extraordinary power have been unable to exhaust it, and yet a game whose fundamental principles are simple enough that any beginner can learn them in an hour. DK’s Chess for Beginners is the ideal introduction: a clear, patient, visually presented guide that takes the complete novice from the names and movements of the pieces through the fundamental principles of opening, middlegame, and endgame play.

Move diagrams, illustrated examples, and step-by-step exercises make every concept immediately comprehensible. Common opening systems, tactical patterns, and basic endgame techniques are introduced with the progressive clarity of a skilled teacher.

The perfect starting point for any aspiring chess player — clear, encouraging, and genuinely effective. Published by DK.