Simple Chess - mastering the basic principles - Emms "PreLaunch" Fine crafted inlaid beech wood

Fine crafted inlaid beech wood board with felted base was made under license with the Man Ray trust

Illustrative games highlight key ideas

George Defence could easily be underestimated

the skills were passed down through five generations

Simple Chess - mastering the basic principles - Emms "PreLaunch" Fine crafted inlaid beech woodA study of tactical play and some practical experience can get a player to a standard where they are skillful enough to prevent both checkmate and material loss. However, to advance from here to a higher level it is necessary to tackle positional play. This can appear daunting. However, once the principal strategic ideas are recognized, then everything becomes clearer and the game becomes simpler. In this book Grandmaster and experienced chess writer