The Logical Approach to Chess

by M. Blaine, J.F.S. Rumble, Max Euwe, et al.

Book Overview

This has long been one of the standard books on basic chess strategy. It takes the player from the middle game of chess and shows how to take it to a favorable conclusion. TAKING basic principles of... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0486243532
• ISBN13: 9780486243535
• Release Date: June 1982
• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.4" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Great beginner bk for a low price!

This is an excellent book for the beginner or casual chess player who wants to learn the basics of "real" chess. It is compact and readable as it is well-organized and is well-supplied with diagrams.It covers the basic principles behind openings by going through some basic openings step-by-step, a la Chernev's Logical Chess, and gives a decent beginner's introduction to middle game strategy. The endgame primer is very good.This bk is worth a look as it has a lot of clear explanations for the price. My favorite beginner's books are Seirwan/Silman's Play Winning Chess, Chess for Idiots, and Chernev's Logical Chess, but the Seirawan is hard to find and the Chernev is best when augmenting a beginner's bk like this one that tries to cover all the bases.The shortcomings are: lack of emphasis of basic tactical moves (pins, skewers, forks), and descriptive notatation, which may bother some. However, if you're already wedded to algebraic, you probably don't need this book anymore! In sum, this is a solid book in a competitive and difficult market (chess bks for beginners).

Quality book on chess fundamentals

An excellent value at $7.95! This is a chess book that explains chess fundamentals clearly and intelligently. A great no-frills book for those searching for concise explanations of opening theory, the importance of the center, middlegame theory and endgame theory.