Concise Chess: The Compact Guide for Beginners

Aimed at beginners, this pocket-sized guide introduces chess from the ground up, covering essential topics such as rules, pieces, check and checkmate, and chess notation. Grandmaster John Emms provides clear, step-by-step instructions to build confidence and knowledge in attacking, defending, and mastering different game phases: opening, middlegame, and endgame. With its comprehensive approach, this book equips readers with the skills needed to face opponents confidently.