Learn to take the king like a pro with this essential, easy-to-understand guidebook for chess players everywhere no matter what your skill level!Whether you’ve played a few matches or are completely new to the game, How to Beat Anyone at Chess helps you master leading strategies for one of the hardest games out there. Each page guides you through important moves with easy-to-understand explanations and tips for staying ahead of your opponent. From utilizin...

Personal prerogative is the inherent right and freedom to make choices and decisions that align with your authentic self, values, and aspirations. It is the path to personal empowerment. In the pursuit of personal growth and transformation, being true to oneself is the cornerstone of authenticity and self-fulfillment. The stress of trying to be someone other than who you are is among the most significant burdens one can carry. This book delves into the concept of personal prerogative, the ...

From America’s foremost chess coach and game strategist for Netflix’s The Queen’s Gambit comes a comprehensive guide covering all aspects of the game, to improve your technique whether you are a newcomer or a longtime fan.One of America's best-known chess masters, Bruce Pandolfini has helped millions learn the intricacies of chess through his acclaimed books and workshops. In this exciting volume, he presents a complete overview of the entire game and its ...

Learn the fascinating game of American Mahjong with this expert guide.This affordable best-selling book is one of the only available game strategy guides that is specifically geared toward American Mahjong (Mah Jongg) and follows the official National Mah Jongg League rules. Offering first-time players an easy-to-follow guide to this complex game, A Beginner's Guide to American Mah Jongg includes simple, easy-to-follow instructions and clear diagrams to wa...

Win at Chess is the ultimate beginner's guide to this complex tactical game. You will quickly get to grips with the pieces, basic moves and elementary tactics - to help you develop your strategy and win. You will build your skill and learn how to exploit your opponent's strengths and weaknesses to ultimately force checkmate. The book is packed with new interactive features which include tips and commentaries on historic games and exercises for the reader.It won't overburden you wit...

Master the game of Go with this expert guide.Go is a two player-board game that first originated in ancient China but is also very popular in Japan and Korea. There is significant strategy and philosophy involved in the game, and the number of possible games is vast—even when compared to chess.This is the first comprehensive strategy guidebook in English to cover the entire game of Go by illustrating the nuances and finer points of Go strategy. Its 203 prob...

Master the game of Japanese Chess-or shogi with this easy to follow shogi guide.The game of shogi is a chess-like game of strategy long played in Japan. This book is the ultimate strategy guide on shogi for beginners and experienced players alike. The step-by-step instructions an easy to follow diagrams lead the reader through the strategies and intricacies of one of Japan's most popular war games.The book includes explanations of:...

Master the fascinating and rewarding game of American Mahjong with this guide for beginners."Strategies, strategies, strategies! If I only knew more strategies I could win more games!" is the frequent lament of beginning Mahjong players. Following up on the success of her acclaimed book, A Beginner's Guide to American Mah Jongg, bestselling author Elaine Sandberg's new book offers novice players the advice they need to excel at the game of Mahjong. Win...

Learn and master the fascinating game of Japanese Chess or "Shogi" with this expert guide and Chess set.Japanese Chess: The Game of Shogi is the ultimate strategy guidebook for players of any skill level to improve their game and winning strategies. Played by millions around the world, Shogi is the uniquely Japanese variant of chess. It is the only version in which an opponent's captured piece can be dropped back onto the board as one's own. This makes for...

The must-have resource guidebook for those looking to learn the ancient Asian game of GoBeginning Go is a clear, concise and thorough introduction to the intricacies of Go that is perfect for first time players. The straightforward, easy-to-follow instructions and detailed examples make it simple to understand how to play. Players will learn the rules, how to keep score, as well as effective winning strategies and tactics to make the game more competitive ...

Games are fun and games are frustrating. Games are the most fun when you are doing well and others are frustrated with your success. This boxed set helps the whole family with improving their gaming. This boxed set includes assassin's creed, Pet Rescue Saga and Minecraft games will help gamers win with flying colours. This includes tips and tricks to be better at their game.

This book has two purposes. First, the authors would like to honor their great friend and mentor by memorializing his works and teachings. Second, we believe that Platonov’s principles, methods, and ideas—and unique approach—are still applicable today, and can greatly enhance the understanding of our readers. It is our obligation and pleasure to pass on the knowledge Igor kindly shared with us to the next generation of players.