Francis Hobson - How to Play Chess

Do you want to play chess but don’t know how? Or are you looking for ways to sharpen your intellect? Or do you have so much time in your hands that you no longer what to do with it? Then, look no further because playing chess fits what you are looking for.

The game of chess is a highly stimulating intellectual game. It takes careful planning, practice and mental work to win a game of chess. Chess is a board game played all over the world with its roots going back to ancient times. It used to be a game played by the nobility and even included in courtly education. It is only in the recent century that the game of chess was played for the prestige of winning a game. In recent centuries, winning was secondary to winning in style. No two games of chess would ever run the same course or even end in the same result—which adds to the player’s excitement.

So, what can this book offer you?

This book is perfect for those who are beginning to learn how to play chess.
It will teach you via an easy step by step process on the mechanics of the game and most especially on how each chess piece moves along the board—without these basic knowledge, playing chess is futile.
You will also be taught how to arrange chess pieces on the board.
Simple tips on playing chess is also included in the book to help you advance your game.
You will also be taught on how to play the game opening which is an important portion of the game because this is where game development starts and especially strengthen your checkmating tactics.
The book will also teach you simple tactics in checkmating your opponent.

All in all, this is a very good go to book for the newbie chess player with all its tips, tricks, and game tactics.