{"product_id":"weapons-of-chess-an-omnibus-of-chess-strategies-paperback","title":"Weapons of Chess: An Omnibus of Chess Strategies - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBruce Pandolfini\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom America's foremost chess coach and game strategist for Netflix's \u003ci\u003eThe Queen's Gambit\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eBruce Pandolfini brings us the most accessible and easy-to-use chess strategy book ever.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWritten for beginning and intermediate players, \u003ci\u003eWeapons of Chess\u003c\/i\u003e is the first encyclopedia of chess strategies that doesn't rely on the usual baffling chess notation. There are no symbolic chess moves, no charts or sequences in chess notation: every move is explained in words. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eArranged alphabetically for easy use and based mainly on pawn formation, the incredibly detailed and thorough entries in this book talk a player through dozens of common strategic dilemmas, such as \"doubled pawn,\" \"bishops vs. knights,\" and \"hanging pawn pair.\" Diagrams illustrate the terms, first showing the basic position and then strategically moving to more complicated versions of it. Players will learn how to formulate plans once they have reached a middlegame, enabling them to make wiser strategic decisions after the first few moves of the game. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDesigned for use as a ready reference during actual practice games, and usable without a chess board, \u003ci\u003eWeapons of Chess\u003c\/i\u003e is a unique and invaluable resource for any developing chess player.\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten for beginning and intermediate players, 'Weapons of Chess' is the first encyclopedia of chess strategies that doesn't rely on the usual baffling chess notation. There are no symbolic chess moves, no charts or sequences in chess notation: every move is explained in words.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBruce Pandolfini is one of the world's most sought-after chess teachers and one of the most widely read chess writers working today. His role as analyst for PBS's coverage of the 1972 match between chess superstars Bobby Fischer and Boris Spassky first launched him into the public eye. His coaching of chess prodigy Josh Waitzkin was portrayed in the book and film \u003ci\u003eSearching for Bobby Fischer\u003c\/i\u003e. He is a regular columnist for \u003ci\u003eChess Life\u003c\/i\u003e, the bible of the chess world, and continues to coach young players professionally and consults for CEOs from numerous Fortune 500 companies. Pandolfini also created over 300 hypothetical games as a consultant for Netflix's \u003ci\u003eThe Queen's Gambit\u003c\/i\u003e. He lives in New York City.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 8.4 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 15, 1989\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45397321220198,"sku":"9780671659721","price":26.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/a2N1b0oxdHh1bkZWdFRXVWt1cFpYUT09.webp?v=1775425834","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/weapons-of-chess-an-omnibus-of-chess-strategies-paperback","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}