Review: A Solid Chess Guide for Beginners
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 27, 2014
In this book, Chesterman covers everything from basic piece movement, to more advanced endgame tactics. From the beginning, I found his writing style easy to read and very trustworthy. He does a fine job of starting the book with some information about himself and his history of playing chess, lending great credibility to what follows. Other chess books I have read suffer from problems such as dullness or jumping straight into complicated jargon. This book avoids both problems by teaching vocabulary before using it. Furthermore, Chesterman's writing style is conversational, making it significantly more engaging.If you are new to chess, or are even fairly experienced, this book offers a wealth of solid advice. The best part is how well-written and interesting Chesterman manages to make it. Even if you are only an amateur player, you will definitely find that this book improves your game.