Alice Denham, a renowned author of three books, has contributed articles to various publications such as Cosmopolitan, The Nation, New York Magazine, The New York Times Book Review, Publishers Weekly, The Village Voice, and The Washingtonian. Her residences are split between New York City and San Miguel, Mexico.
This guide, consisting of nine detailed chapters and twenty-two diagrams, provides beginners with a quick and easy understanding of how to play and win at chess. It covers the basics including piece movements, rules of the game, standard openings, and chess notation. Furthermore, Cantrell provides an introduction to the fundamental concepts and strategies of mid and endgame play. According to Victor Boriskoff, this book is the best chess guide available for beginners!
