The Art of the Checkmate
Book description
"The art of the checkmate has at last been provided with a scientific foundation." — Chicago Sunday Tribune
One of the most difficult situations in chess is seeing potential mates in the near future. All players, even grandmasters and champions, have missed such mates in actual play, to their chagrin…
- Coming soon!
Why read it?
1 author picked The Art of the Checkmate as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
One thing that separates chess from all other games is the concept of checkmate. You’ve heard the word a million times, but what is it exactly? You’re probably thinking “Capturing the Enemy King”, but that would be incorrect. Actually it means threatening to capture the enemy King, while denying him any means of escape. I was already an experienced player when I read this book, but it was an “aha” moment. There are recurring checkmating patterns that are far from obvious to beginners; but once you learn to recognize them, you become a better player and enhance your appreciation for…
From Charles' list on understanding and playing better chess enjoyably.
Want books like The Art of the Checkmate?
Our community of 11,000+ authors has personally recommended 100 books like The Art of the Checkmate.
Browse books like The Art of the Checkmate
5 book lists we think you will like!
Interested in chess, artificial intelligence, and the United Kingdom?
11,000+ authors have recommended their favorite books and what they love about them. Browse their picks for the best books about chess, artificial intelligence, and the United Kingdom.