Chess for Beginners: 7 Days to Learn the Game

Author: Ding Xianlong
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Publish Date: 2003-09-01
Features: An introductory series on Chinese chess. Chess is a national treasure of China with a long history, but it is not exclusive to China; it is a shared cultural heritage of humanity. Today, chess has broken out of China and is heading towards the world. It is not confined to countries and regions where Chinese people live, as foreigners are also beginning to fall in love with Chinese chess. As an intellectual-developing and health-promoting activity, chess is deeply loved by young and middle-aged children. They have grown into a powerful force in the flourishing world of chess. Looking across the country, many large and medium-sized cities have opened chess schools, and in some places, chess has been included in the teaching plans and curricula of primary and secondary schools, presenting a vibrant and encouraging scene.
This book is divided into four chapters, organized into four major sections: "Basic Knowledge," "Basic Killing Methods," "Practical Endgames," and "Layout Essentials." Each section has its own focus and stands as an independent piece, yet they are interconnected and form a cohesive whole. The author follows the principle of "starting from the basics, progressing from simple to complex, balancing detail and brevity, advancing step by step, and maintaining clear themes," striving to use concise language to outline the methods and key points of learning chess. With numerous examples, the book guides beginners to learn by analogy and apply knowledge to various situations.