{"product_id":"chess-for-absolute-beginners-zachary-miles-9798250795463","title":"Chess for Absolute Beginners: A Clear and Practical Guide to Learning the Rules, Building Strategy, and Winning Games","description":"Are you ready to learn chess but don't know where to start? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eChess for Absolute Beginners was written for readers who want a simple, structured, and easy-to-follow introduction to the game. Whether you've never touched a chessboard before or you've tried to learn in the past and felt overwhelmed, this book guides you step by step from complete beginner to confident player. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNo complicated jargon. No advanced theory. No confusing variations. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eInside this book, you will discover: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e* How to set up the board correctly and understand every piece\u003cbr\u003e* The simple rules that govern movement, capturing, and special moves\u003cbr\u003e* How to recognize check, checkmate, and common beginner mistakes\u003cbr\u003e* Proven opening principles that give you a strong start every game\u003cbr\u003e* Essential tactics like forks, pins, skewers, and discovered attacks\u003cbr\u003e* How to evaluate trades using piece values\u003cbr\u003e* Clear middlegame planning strategies\u003cbr\u003e* Fundamental endgames you must know to finish games successfully\u003cbr\u003e* A practical thinking system to guide every move you make \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book focuses on understanding rather than memorization. You will not just learn what to play - you will learn how to think during a game. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBy the final chapter, you will be able to sit down at the board with confidence, follow a clear decision-making process, and play a complete game from start to finish. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIf you want to build a strong foundation in chess the right way, this guide will help you take your first moves with clarity and purpose.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Zachary Miles\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798250795463\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/05\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 134\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.42lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.29d","brand":"Zachary Miles","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48659772113151,"sku":"9798250795463","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/chess-for-absolute-beginners-zachary-miles-9798250795463","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}