Burgess: Chess Opening Traps for Kids

Autor: Burgess, Graham
Verlag / Hersteller: Gambit
Erscheinungsjahr: 2018
Sprache: Englisch
Buchumschlag: hardcover
Seiten: 128

Learn to Spot Traps and Play Openings with Confidence!

Why do games go wrong so fast? Often, it’s because of opening traps! Chess Opening Traps for Kids shows you how to avoid the common pitfalls and use smart tricks to take the upper hand right from the start.

In this fun and practical training guide, award-winning author Graham Burgess introduces:

• 100 key tactical themes found in real games

• Memorable traps that are both entertaining and educational

• A mix of simple and complex examples, with grandmasters and junior players alike falling for them

• Tips to develop opening strategy and spot tactics before they happen

• Exercises at the end to test your progress

You'll learn how to develop with purpose, control the center, and capitalize on your opponent’s mistakes—skills that will boost your confidence and results.

About the Author:
Graham Burgess is a FIDE Master and one of the world’s most respected chess authors, known for his accessible and effective teaching style. He’s written over 25 books and once played 510 blitz games in 3 days to set a world record!

128 Seiten, gebunden, 2018

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