Hacia dónde se dirige la torre negra. Cómo ganar una partida de ajedrez contra el mundo entero - A. Umiastowski

Where Is the Black Rook Going? How to Win at Chess Against the Whole World by Adam Umiastowski is an instructional chess book for children, young readers and beginner players who want to learn the rules and build a solid understanding of basic play.

What this book covers

This book explains chess in a clear, accessible way, beginning with piece movement and special rules before moving on to en passant, castling, checkmate, pawn endings and simple combinations. It gives readers a practical introduction to the game and helps them understand both the rules and the ideas behind them.

Newcomers get a straightforward path into chess, while readers who already know the basics will find material that supports more thoughtful play.

Who it is for

This book is suitable for self-study, for supporting young chess players and for use alongside chess lessons. It is designed to accompany the reader over time, making it a good choice for anyone who wants to develop step by step rather than jump straight into advanced topics.

About the author

Adam Umiastowski has taught children and young people to play chess for many years, and that teaching experience is reflected in the way the material is organised and explained.

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Key details

• Product type: chess book
• Author: Adam Umiastowski
• Audience: children, young people and beginner players
• Subject: chess rules and basic strategy
• Topics covered: piece movement, special rules, en passant, castling, checkmate, pawn endings and combinations
• Use: self-study
• Use: support for young chess players
• Use: supplement to chess lessons