Notes: 1) This book is not widely distributed - click on this link and order it directly from Bain 2) In the new edition, problem 180, it is White to move 3) In problem 255 White's King is on h1, not h2! Chess Tactics for Students(Student Edition 10th anniversary edition) – John Bain – learn motifs (pins, removal of guard, double attacks, back-rank mates, etc.) The following five books form a great 'set' of basics:

Special recommendation by a student: Learn to Play Chess with Fritz and Chesster software for kids - PC Version - Nintendo Version Scholastic Chess Instruction Material - a large set is downloadable from Professor Chess Alburt's series is based on the official Soviet training method! Can sometimes be purchased with Vol II as a single-book text. Square One– Bruce Pandolfini – A book to teach young beginners how to play (may be out of print check for used copies).Ĭomprehensive Chess Course, Vol I- GM Lev Alburt - Teaches you how to play with some great basic problems and concepts. Good for students up to the 1400 level! The final third of the book is more advanced and can be put away for later. This book is widely distributed.Ĭhess Workbook for Children - Todd Bardwick - excellent workbook at a young beginner level. It covers not only how to play, but many of the same tips I give my students. The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Chess– GM Patrick Wolff - Don’t let the title fool you! This is an excellent book for beginners over age 10 (youngsters would have to be helped by an older reader – it written for adult-level readers).

Questions about this page? Contact me, thanks!īooks about starting out, learning the moves, and rules:.

See also my Recommended Book Lists Page for Basic Tactics books, Instructive Anthologies, etc.Get more information on Dan's 12 books.

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