Newly formatted and updated to appeal to beginning and intermediate players this popular book, one of the bestselling chess opening books. Checkmates for winning chess players book by bill robertie. Newly formatted and updated to appeal to beginning and intermediate players this popular book, one of the bestselling chess opening books ever, has taught tens of thousands of beginning players the key concepts of the opening, the most crucial part of every chess game. Winning chess tactics by bill robertie bill robertie is a chess master, a former winner of the us chess speed championships and the author of seventeen. Examples from 25 grandmasters and champions are included. I was so impressed with the way he puts the subject over, i placed an order for his book. Read winning chess openings by bill robertie available from rakuten kobo. Read winning chess tactics by bill robertie available from rakuten kobo.
Pongo, tactical targets in chess 2000 purdy, the search for chess perfection 1997 reinfeld, 1001 brilliant ways to checkmate 1955 reinfeld, 1001 winning chess sacrifices and combinations 1955 renaud and kahn, the art of the checkmate 1953 robertie, winning chess tactics 1996 seirawan and silman, winning chess tactics 1995. Newly formatted and updated to appeal to beginning and intermediate players winning chess tactics shows. With only two other chess books, neither on openings, this helped me see what i needed to study and concentrate on and what other books i need in my attempt to better my. The most common and important openings are presented in an easytouse format with large, frequent diagrams showing every position along with clear explanations of the goals, objectives, and concepts behind the moves. Publication date 2002 topics chess openings, chess openings, openingen schaken, chess publisher. Fourteen chapters illustrate the explanations and thinking behind every tactical concept. In 1976, robertie switched to backgammon, where his years of studying and playing chess served him especially well. Using a timetested opening can help you improve your game and even boost your chance of winning. These highly acclaimed, instructive chess books, by grandmaster yasser seirawan, including his newest one, winning chess combinations prove to be our best selling series.
Cardoza publishing the foremost publisher in chess, gaming, and gambling books in the world. In addition to this book, robertie is the author of five other books on winning at backgammon and the copublisher of inside backgammon, the worlds foremost backgammon magazine. Robertie coauthored a popular series of books on tournament nolimit texas holdem with 1995 world champion dan harrington, entitled harrington on hold em. Speed chess championship, and the author of five chess books. I first purchased bill robertie book on small piece end games. Winning chess openings shows players how to do both.
Tell us what you like and well recommend books youll love. Recognizing and understanding the best openings can increase your confidence in the beginning phase of the game. General chess openings chess books shop for general. Robertie, bill is the author of winning chess openings 25 essential opening strategies, published. Robertie is considered the worlds best backgammon player and has won the world backgammon championship twice 1983 and 1987. This popular book has taught tens of thousands of beginning players the key concepts of the opening, the most crucial part of every chess game. In yasser seirawans entertaining, easytofollow style, they are shown formations that can be used with other white or black pieces. He is the author of at least a dozen books on chess, backgammon, and poker. Winning chess openings by bill robertie, paperback.
Bill robertie, organized his book in 14 chapters, each chapter is divided by a theme, like pin, skwer, forks, etc. This popular book has taught tens of thousands of beginning players. Easy to read and right to the point, this new retitled edition of master checkmate strategy shows players how to finish opponents with decisive checkmates. Speed chess championship, and the author of six chess books. An introduction to the moves, strategies, and philosophy of chess, wit. This popular book has taught tens of thousands of beginning players the key. Robertie also won the proam in the bahamas in the year 1993 and the istanbul world cup in 1994.
So i was wondering, should i read, for example, winning chess tactics before winning chess openings. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Yasser seirawan is a great teacher for beginners who want to take chess seriously, but like to learn it in a playful, light way. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books. This popular book has taught tens of thousands of beginning p. Buy cheap chess books online chess book rentals valore books. Robertie is the author of seven backgammon books and the copublisher of inside backgammon, the leading backgammon magazine. Roberties club and tournament winnings have allowed him to travel the world in style. The themes are similar to those in gambits bestselling chess for kids series, but the focus is on getting vital handson experience.
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Bill robertie born in cambridge, massachusetts, united states on july 9, 1946 is a backgammon, chess, and poker player and author. Start by marking winning chess tactics as want to read. Let bill robertie, chess master, former us chess speed champion, and author of six chess books, show you the basics of playing and winning and how to apply these skills to your own winning approach. I bought an opening book by this guy that has the same.
Acknowledgments and bibliography bibliography chess tactic. Winning chess openings 25 essential opening strategies 2nd. Chess books browse our large collection of chess books. The late gm lothar schmid had around 50,000 books in his private collection, but i doubt he read them all. Publication date 1995 topics chess openings publisher new york, ny. Bill robertie born jul091946, 73 years old united states of america what is this.
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