How to Play Chess (Second Edition)

Author: Wang Xiaping
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Publish Date: 2004-07-01
Features: This book has been written for more than five years since its creation. During this period, the study of chess has been continuously deepening, especially in the area of opening strategies, which has seen rapid advancements. Additionally, significant improvements have been made in the rules of chess. Through the author's teaching process and feedback from various sources over these five years, it has been deeply felt that this book requires revision. The focus of this revision is on the opening strategies and the middle-game tactical phase. In the opening strategies, new research findings have been added, while the middle-game tactics are more suitable for beginners and have increased in quantity of exercises. In the section on overall game analysis, recent games by Grandmasters have been included, allowing learners to appreciate the exceptional skills of these Grandmasters. After revision, this book is more suitable for children and beginners, and can also be used as a textbook for chess teaching.