Basher Games: Chess

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Basher Games: Chess
Simon Basher, Tom Jackson
RRP:
NZ$ 17.99
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NZ$ 13.49
Paperback
h178 x 178mm - 64pg
27 Oct 2022 UK
International import eta 7-19 days
9780753448205
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What takes 2 people, 32 pieces and 64 squares? It' s chess, mate! How' s that for an opening gambit? This game of strategy has been around for thousands of years and it gives your brain a real workout. But you don' t have to be a brainiac to have fun playing chess, as Basher brings you his unique guide to the game that has experienced a huge surge in popularity in the last two years. Game on!First, get the basics with clear explanations of the pieces and how they move. Then move on to read about rules, strategy and famous games. You can also meet the world' s chess greats, from the youngest-ever grand master, Abimanuyi Mishra, to current stars Magnus Carlsen and Judit Polgar.
Simon Basher is an internationally recognized illustrator, whose books have sold more than three million copies around the world. His illustration style is described as graphic surrealism; a synergy of European graphic design and Japanese character creation. Mary Frances Budzik is the author of previous Basher titles Grammar, Punctuation, and Myths and Legends. She has a BA in English Literature from Boston College and an MA in English Literature from Colombia University. She lives in Connecticut.

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