Description: "During a chess match, your opening strategy can determine how the rest of the game will go--but how do you know which strategy to use? Learn the most effective tactics, master five key opening principles, and become a worthy opponent with this beginner-friendly guide to the top twenty-five openers, from the Ruy Lâopez to the Slav Defense."--
Brief description:
JESSICA ERA MARTIN has been a chess instructor for 20 years. She has coached teams in three states at the state and national championship levels. She's the former Scholastic Vice President of the North Carolina Chess Association and the founder of Over the Chessboard, an organization dedicated to promoting chess for everyone. She's the author of My First Chess Book, reprinted in 2021 as Learn to Play Chess, and How to Play Chess for Kids.
Review Quotes: "This is a great guide with step-by-step instructions for learning to play chess. You will learn about the main basic openings and how to defend an opening by your opponent. You will learn powerful tactics and strategies to keep your opponent from winning." -- Customer Review