Description
- Never cross the street before looking both ways.
- Never discuss portable explosives in the airport security line.
- Never overthrow the cut-off man.
- Never download email from someone you don't know.
- Never take the queen's knight pawn.
- The worst square for a White knight is b.2.
- With rook vs. two knights, exchanging queens is worth a pawn.
- Never capture the b.2 pawn with the queen.
- Rooks united on the seventh are blind pigs.
- The winner is the one who commits the next-to-last mistake.
- Never buy a chess book that isn't fun!
About the Author
International Grandmaster Lev Alburt, three-time U.S. champion and former European champion, is one of the most sought-after chess teachers in the world. He lives in New York. New Yorker Al Lawrence is one of the most popular modern chess authors. A former high school and college teacher with advanced degrees in instructional techniques, he specializes in applying modern teaching theory to chess. He is also a recipient of the Chess Journalist of the Year award.
Book Information
ISBN 9781889323107
Author Lev Alburt
Format Paperback
Page Count 192
Imprint Chess Information & Research Center
Publisher Chess Information & Research Center
Weight(grams) 177g
Dimensions(mm) 178mm * 130mm * 13mm