Ashley, Maurice
Summary: Discover why the world's first Black Grandmaster Maurice Ashley thinks that chess is one of the best skills in life. Follow him on a journey from the Bronx to a world stage where he has taught thousands of young people the life philosophies of the game.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Magic Cat Publishing 2024
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Summary: Illustrates how to achieve two-move checkmates, showing how to consider possible defenses by an opponent, visualize upcoming moves, and sacrifice pieces in order to win.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Mongoose Press 2011
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Summary: Illustrates ways to achieve checkmate with more complex positions, teaches players to recognize openings, and shows them how to apply basic tactical tools.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Mongoose Press 2010
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Summary: Introduces chess, including how pieces move, how to assess threats and captures, and the power of each piece against an opponent.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Mongoose Press 2010
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Summary: Introduces basic checkmate and how to recognizing when it is imminent.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Mongoose Press 2010
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Summary: Provides instruction in the basics of playing chess, using illustrated explanations, diagrams, stories, and quotations, as well as examples of elementary games and strategies.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bright Sky Press 2001
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Summary: Introduces the pieces, rules, opening moves, and basic strategy of chess.
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Publisher / Publication Date: D. McKay 1991
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Summary: "How To Play Chess introduces each piece and its moves, explains key principles such as check and how to open a game, before exploring tricks such as forks, pins, and skewers. It's packed with graded test positions and training exercises to help young players improve their game as they progress through the book. What's more, readers can brush up on the fascinating history of chess, with...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kingfisher 2023
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Summary: Introduces the rules and strategies of chess, as well as its history and some of the great players and matches.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kingfisher 2010
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Summary: "Learn how to command your own chess army in this fun and friendly introduction to the game." --Page 4 of cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2019