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Starting Out: Chess Tactics and Checkmates (Starting Out - Everyman Chess)

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Starting Out: Chess Tactics and Checkmates (Starting Out - Everyman Chess)Learn to Win. Every Game. From Move One. You know how the pieces move. Now it's time to learn how to use them. Chess tactics and checkmates are the fastest path to winning more games and this book by Grandmaster Chris Ward is the clearest, most enjoyable guide to mastering them. Whether you're just past the beginner stage or a club player looking to sharpen your weapons, this book meets you where you are and takes you further than you expected. What

Learn to Win. Every Game. From Move One.

You know how the pieces move. Now it's time to learn how to use them. Chess tactics and checkmates are the fastest path to winning more games — and this book by Grandmaster Chris Ward is the clearest, most enjoyable guide to mastering them.

Whether you're just past the beginner stage or a club player looking to sharpen your weapons, this book meets you where you are and takes you further than you expected.

What You'll Master:

  • Essential checkmate patterns — the ones that end games in 5 moves or fewer
  • Forks, pins, and skewers — the core tactical weapons every player must know
  • Tricks and traps — how to set them, and how to avoid falling into them
  • Advanced checkmates — sneaky finishes that catch even strong players off guard
  • How to attack and defend pieces with confidence

Why This Book Works for Every Level

Beginners will build a rock-solid tactical foundation. Intermediate players will discover advanced patterns they've never seen before. And everyone will enjoy the moment their opponent walks straight into a trap they set three moves ago.

Written by a distinguished chess author and coach, packed with notes, tips, and warnings to guide you at every step.

Tactics win games. This book teaches you tactics. Simple as that.

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