Tips for Young Players

I am rated 1801 USCF and I still found the book both interesting and useful. Sadler surveys many chess themes in a style that will neither bore nor frighten "younger" (and/or newcomer) players. For instance, in the middlegame chapter, he clearly explains the dynamics of developing a plan, implementing it, changing course when necessary, and so on. I think that this slender volume will be one that you can finish without dreading it as "study." Then you'll be ready for the really hard stuff. Or not, since you'll already have enough info to crush casual players - if you're into that.

An 'Everyman Chess' guide to chess provide tips for beginners, Matthew Sadler's Tips For Young Players tells how to spot tactics and develop chess strategies and introduces the second level in chess playing. This is a highly recommended, first rate "how to" book that chess beginners will appreciate.

This book is full of common sense and down to earth explanations of the basic principles of Chess. Within the first few pages the author starts to demystify areas of the game that have always seemed complicated to me. Written in a fun and informal style with lots of examples I was amazed to find myself enjoying and reading it so quickly. I always knew what each piece on the board did but not what I should be aiming for to win, and thought that reading a chess book would be very hard going. Well this book is fun! The author has said that he wanted to write the kind of book that every good Chess player wished they could have read when they began. It covers everything from the general principles of the opening, middlegame and endgame, to discussing attacking, positional and endgame plays. There are also exercises to do which kept me challenged when I was unable to find anyone of my basic level to play with. Having tried Chess when young and then left it for twenty years - now having read this book, I am intrigued by the game and want to learn more! When I watch other people play I can see the principles in action and share the excitement and tension of the game. Anyway I have raved enough! If you have ever thought about learning Chess then buy this book and you will never look back.

I HAVE PERHAPS 30 BOOKS ON CHESS IN MY OWN LIBRARY AND WAS LOOKING FOR ONE OR TWO THAT WOULD GET MY 8YR OLD GRANDSON STARTED OFF ON THE RIGHT FOOT.AFTER REVIEWING 10 OR SO I CONCLUDED THAT THIS ONE AND "STARTING OUT IN CHESS" (JACOBS) WERE THE ONES THAT GAVE A YOUNG PLAYER A CLEAR PICTURE OF WHAT HE WAS TRYING TO ACCOMPLISH AND HOW TO GO ABOUT IT. THEY BUILD A FIRM FOUNDATION (WITHOUT TALKING UP OR DOWN) FROM WHICH MOST CHILDREN CAN LAUNCH A SUCCESSFUL AND ENJOYABLE CHESS FUTURE.

Now I finally understand why my boyfriend is so fond of chess. And this book gave me a head start! It is both informative and entertaining. And not just for young players!