Simple Chess by Michael Stean

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Written by a Grand Master, this guide isolates basic elements and illustrates them through Master and Grand Master games, breaking down the mystique of strategy into easy-to-understand ideas.

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"The most useful introduction positional play on my own bookshelf is Michael Stean's, Simple Chess. In a sense it's a book about finding something to do when there's absolutely nothing to do." according to Dozy at chess.com

I totally agree!

Jan 28, 2009

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Canonical title: Simple Chess
Original publication date: 1978

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Genre: Nonfiction
DDC/MDS: 794.1 — Arts & recreation Recreation, sports, and performing arts Indoor games of skill Chess
LCC: GV1449.5 .S73 — Geography, Anthropology and Recreation Recreation. Leisure Recreation. Leisure Games and amusements Indoor games and amusements Board games. Move games
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