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How to Win At Chess

The Ultimate Guide for Beginners and Beyond
By Levy Rozman and GothamChess
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How to Win At Chess by Levy Rozman, from GothamChess, is an insightful guide that offers strategies and tactics to improve your chess game, suitable for both beginners and those looking to refine their skills. While primarily focused on chess, the book is categorised under Cooking & Food, reflecting its structured approach akin to a well-curated recipe, digesting complex strategies into easily understandable concepts. It blends practical advice, engaging anecdotes, and illustrative examples to enhance your chess prowess.
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Learn chess from International Master and YouTube's top chess teacher Levy Rozman (aka GothamChess) in this refreshing and fun guide for beginner and intermediate players.

How to Win at Chess teaches you everything you need to know about the game, including all the important moves and strategies to start off strong and keep you thinking several steps ahead.

Full of Levy Rozman's signature charm and humour that have made him beloved by millions of fans, the first half of this unique guide introduces rising players (0-800 Elo rating) to the four key areas to consider when playing chess—openings, endings, tactics, and strategy—and the second half builds upon these core skills for more experienced players (800-1300 Elo rating).

Brimming with practical and easy-to-follow tips for improving your game, How to Win at Chess includes over 500 instructional gameplay illustrations to help you better visualise the board, as well as chapter-specific QR codes for exclusive bonus content on Chessly, Rozman's teaching platform.

Whether you want to become a recreational chess player or are training to be a Grandmaster, How to Win at Chess is the perfect interactive introduction to the world of chess.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241676738

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 24 October 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Particular Books

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 186.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 785g

Pages: 272

Collections

Computing & Technology Cooking & Food Education & Reference GothamChess Levy Rozman New Release Cook Books Non-Fiction Penguin Books

About the Author

Levy Rozman, more popularly known as GothamChess, is an online chess streamer who earned the International Master title in 2018. A former scholastic chess coach, he is passionate about chess accessibility, and has donated $100,000 in scholarship funds for chess programs in education. He currently boasts the biggest chess channel on YouTube, where he focuses on creating fun and educational content.

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