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by Bruce Pandolfini (Author) "The following sixty-four practical suggestions have been extracted from many different ABC columns..." (more)
Key Phrases: open game principle, rectangular opposition, linear mate, Black King, White King, Black Rook (more...)
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  • Paperback: 208 pages
  • Publisher: Fireside (April 24, 1986)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0671619829
  • ISBN-13: 978-0671619824
  • Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.6 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 7.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #934,832 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Pandolfini's best book, December 30, 1999
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This is a compilation of his Chess Life columns and it's packed with useful information. Because it is a collection of short articles, it's a wide-ranging, readable discussion of many concepts: open vs. closed games, mating nets, using the right rook, etc. For the beginner to intermediate player, this book is a one-volume reference on playing better chess. Think of it as an excellent "second book" after you know the pieces, moves and notation.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good for beginner to intermediate, March 1, 1999
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This book is good for beginner to intermediate chess players with emphasis on positional themes. Pandolfini is at his best teaching the endgame and following his endgame advice will help beginners play decent (but not great) endgames without further in depth study. I would recommend this book for the player who is looking to improve without doing too much hard work.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for the beginner!!, August 3, 1998
The hallmark of a good teacher is to be able to take an esoteric concept or idea and transform it into an easy to understand, and repeatable, system. Bruce Pandolfini in this book, as well as others, is most successful at this. For a beginning student, this book is a must for the library. I cannot recommend it highly enough.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Sufficient
This book is sufficient to teach chess to a beginner. But why did the same author write the Ultimate Guide to Chess and keeps on writing more books that are supposed to do the... Read more
Published on October 4, 2004

4.0 out of 5 stars Good strategic ideas for advanced beginners.
Before criticizing a book by Pandolfini, it's important to understand the intended audience. The majority of his books are meant for people who have played no more than a handful... Read more
Published on July 14, 2003 by C. Dunn

4.0 out of 5 stars Not bad for a general overview
This volume is a general overview of how to improve one's chess. It is not a primer for total beginners, but rather a compilation of Mr. Read more
Published on October 1, 2001 by Oscar Arguijo

1.0 out of 5 stars false advertising
The ABC's huh......real nice. This book advertises that it is for players of all levels. That is 100% false. I know all the pieces... Read more
Published on December 14, 1999 by Scott J. Williams

3.0 out of 5 stars Broad, shallow survey of chess strategy. Intermediate level.
A collection of articles based on Pandolfini's Chess Life columns in the 1980's. Covers wide range of topics from how to play open/closed games, mating patterns, 64 tips to... Read more
Published on May 3, 1998

4.0 out of 5 stars Digest of Chess Life articles
This book covers the concepts and goals of chess play. It does require good visualization skills (the ability to envision what a board will look like after a series of moves)... Read more
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