The Mammoth Book of Chess | Graham Burgess
Comprehensive and clear, this fully revised and updated fourth edition of Graham Burgess' bestselling chess classic is an invaluable guide to help any player progress to a better club level. It provides a complete guide to the central chess openings and hundreds of test positions for players at every level.
- This book is aimed at a broad audience, from complete beginners to more experienced players.
- A comprehensive A-Z glossary of chess terminology.
- Including expanded and updated sections on playing online chess and using computers.
- A complete and detailed guide to all the main chess openings.
- Hundreds of new training exercises for players of all standards.
- Courses in tactics, attacking strategy, combinations, and endgames.
- An analysis of some of the greatest games ever played Information and advice on club, national, and international tournaments.
- Practical advice and information for further study.
Reader’s Reviews:
A terrific work that is particularly suited for those from beginner to club players -
John Watson, The Week in Chess.
This chess book stands out as both unique and valuable. It caters to a wide range of players, offering clear instruction for beginners while providing deep insights for more advanced players. The book goes beyond the basics, covering both on-board strategies and broader chess concepts. The exercises are challenging and thought-provoking, making it worth investing time in each problem to improve your skills. Truly a resource for chess enthusiasts of all levels! - D.Kol.
About the Author:
Award-winning author Graham Burgess has written 25 chess books, ranging from general guides to works on specific openings. He is a FIDE Master and a former champion of the Danish region of Funen. In 1994, he set a world record for marathon blitz chess playing.
Other details:
Paperback
592 pages
Dimensions: 15.24 x 4.45 x 23.5 cm
ISBN-13: 9781845299316
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If we receive your payment before 11:30am, the order will be shipped on the same day. Deliveries to Pretoria and Johannesburg are most likely delivered the next business day. Generally, we deliver to all major towns within 2 to 3 business days, while deliveries to more remote areas can take up to 5 business days. Regardless of how remote your location is in Southern Africa, we proudly deliver to any destination.
Delivery costs will be added to your invoice.
Payments
When we receive your online order, an Invoice will be emailed to you. Payments can be made by EFT; and by Zapper or Snapscan, upon request.