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emperor31

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13 Aug 10

emperor31

Joined: 25 Sep 09
Moves: 8987

13 Aug 10

Hi all,

I'm just wondering if there is a great *pdf or website to introduce a beginner to the game. I'm thinking of something like "The Way to Go" except pertaining to chess, not to go.

Any thoughts?

toeternitoe

Joined: 28 Mar 10
Moves: 3807

13 Aug 10

Originally posted by emperor31
Hi all,

I'm just wondering if there is a great *pdf or website to introduce a beginner to the game. I'm thinking of something like "The Way to Go" except pertaining to chess, not to go.

Any thoughts?

I assume it's not for you?

There is so much out there,not sure what's best for a beginner.Perhaps this:
http://exeterchessclub.org.uk/
Go to the 'chess coaching' part

This will certainly come in handy at some point:
http://www.chesstactics.org/

Other than that I don't know,just surf the net until you stumble on something good.

toet.

emperor31

Joined: 25 Sep 09
Moves: 8987

15 Aug 10

No it's not for me, I've been playing for a decade.

I'll keep searching, but I still haven't come across anything that makes the game accessible without being overwhelming.

I guess the fischer teaches chess book is the best I'm aware of.

gorookyourself

Joined: 20 Jul 10
Moves: 1072

15 Aug 10

Get "Chess for dummies" or the "Idiots guide to chess"

The titles may be insulting but he/she will learn a lot without getting too confused.

Mad Rook

Joined: 19 Jun 06
Moves: 847

16 Aug 10

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Originally posted by emperor31
Hi all,

I'm just wondering if there is a great *pdf or website to introduce a beginner to the game. I'm thinking of something like "The Way to Go" except pertaining to chess, not to go.

Any thoughts?

Although not pdf-based, here's a couple more possibilities:

http://www.chesskids.com/

http://www.princeton.edu/~jedwards/cif/chess.html