Abc's of Chess Paperback – April 24, 1986

"The ABC's of Chess" is a comprehensive and instructive book that covers a wide range of topics in chess. While it may be a little too advanced for absolute beginners, it contains useful nuggets of practical chess instruction for more experienced novice to intermediate players. The book is organized into bite-sized chapters, allowing readers to jump around and learn what interests them. It focuses on being wordy rather than including lots of annotations, making it suitable for club players looking to improve. The book covers tactics, strategy, minor piece play, and even Considers the fundamentals of closed games. It provides readers with the tools to not only improve their game but also know what questions to ask next. Many readers credit this book as having a significant impact on their chess game and recommend it highly. Despite the title being misleading, this book provides a crash course in chess concepts and is easy to read and understand. Overall, "The ABC's of Chess" is highly recommended for beginners and even those who have played for a few years but want to expand their knowledge beyond basic tactics.