• Chess for Beginners

  • A Complete Overview of the Board, Pieces, Rules, and Strategies to Win
  • By: Game Nest
  • Narrated by: Grant Tharp
  • Length: 2 hrs and 10 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (20 ratings)

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Chess for Beginners

By: Game Nest
Narrated by: Grant Tharp
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Publisher's Summary

If you could do just one thing for your brain, learn this game!

Did you know you could stimulate the growth of nerve cells in your brain in a way that's natural, healthy, and fun? Yes, you can ditch those fancy (and costly) nootropic supplements. You can forget those boring "brain training" puzzles that only make you better at solving puzzles.

Play chess, instead.

Chess is the ultimate turn-based strategy game. For centuries, it has honed the decision-making skills of kings and the strategic thinking of generals. Modern studies show that chess promotes brain development at any age, prevents Alzheimer's, and trains both sides of the brain to work in synergy. And today, learning chess is easier than you think!

Previous generations of chess players had to train for years before they could really feel confident. But now, there's a better solution. This audiobook will empower you to win your first games in just a day! Just buy this book and let the magic begin!

This audiobook will help you:

  • Easily memorize all the pieces and their movement options in less than two hours
  • Discover the best winning strategies approved by generations of champions
  • Get a competitive advantage over other beginners by learning handy tactics for every phase of the game
  • Develop your chess skills fast with tried-and-tested practice strategies
  • Overcome your initial shyness and join an offline or online chess club that's perfect for your skill level

No matter if you're just learning the rules of chess or looking for ways to boost your skills fast, this audiobook will take your playing to a whole new level.

©2020 Game Nest (P)2020 Game Nest
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Little help in Getting Beginners to play chess

This book does a good job in introducing beginners to chess, but speaking as a beginner, I did not feel it helped me to actually play the game. Perhaps playing with me, an illustrated story line, might work in dispelling the fog I feel after the opening pawn moves. I have found that computer chess has been best for me, with its lifting the chess threat with its "undo" option. (an alternative it failed to mention). John Samsvick.

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Worthless without a pdf

This book has numerous references to the chessboard and the layout of various examples. Without a pdf to show each example the audio book is not effective. The first chapter is good, but after that there are too many references to examples or illustrations.

I also noticed that all reviews are the same over and over. Something strange is going on with all reviews being 5.0 and the same people over and over. Audible should not allow this.

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I'm impressed with this guidebook.

The content of this audio book is really very helpful for all. Thanks to author for giving us this highly informative audio book. Easy and interesting to listen audio

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A precise audiobook of the year i listen

I really enjoyed this audio book. My favorite part is that I learned a new technique that I didn't know.This audiobook is very effective for us.

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This audible provides a great way of instruction

I am satisfied to this audible. My grandson likes the set very much. The only thing I would have changed would have been to have a handle on the box. However, he is very satisfied.

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I got a lot of information all my questions

This audio book providing some winning tactics for beginners at Chess. A great learning audio book. Author give full approach for making this audio book helpful. Providing proven tips and steps. Loving approach.

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I’ve found this audiobook pretty helpful

Chess For Beginners it is a very interesting audio book.all of information very helpful for chess. this audio book lots of tips and tricks improve your online game i listen this audio book i really benefited. i recommended this audio book.

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This audiobook provides a great way of instruction

Very informative with illustration to learn chess for beginners. The strategies are impressive and interesting. I am pleased to come across this audio book.

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It gives us a practical and logical explanation

Its a good audio book for beginners. A great learning audio book. Providing some important tips. If you want to win then get this audio book. Its winning strategies audio book.

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This audible is exceeded my expectations

There are really so much practical and effective ideas, tactics that made my day. loved it honestly

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  • Samantha Smith
  • 06-28-20

I am very glad that I found this audible

This is an extraordinary learning audible for us. This is a very helpful guide for a beginner chess player - or someone like me who never really grasped the game. Highly recommend!

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  • Candice Cromwell
  • 06-28-20
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The summary of this audiobook is very effective.

Exactly what I was looking for. Good visual examples of the moves for chess, and the beginning things to use to start your strategy for winning the game. Really this audible is very well spoken for a beginner.

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  • Abigail Akon
  • 06-28-20

The audiobook develops conscience in the listener

This is a fantastic audio book for beginners. It has clear and sophisticated visuals as well as simple language to understand basics. I would highly recommend this audio book to anyone who is just starting out. Thanks.

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  • Sally Selcen
  • 06-28-20
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I was very satisfied when I purchased this audio

This audio book is an excellent introduction to the rules, history, and strategies of one of the most popular games in history. Unlike other audiobooks, this has nice feel in spiking style and is almost like she is teaching you herself!

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  • Kaitlyn Kristy
  • 06-28-20
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This audiobook is a comprehensive explanation

Easy to understand. I've known how to play chess for decades but this audio book helps me to a deeper understanding of the game. Easy to listen with helpful diagrams. I highly recommend it.

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  • Carla Houston
  • 06-28-20
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This audiobook is an amazing must be listen us

Thanks author for sharing this audible. I was a ding dong when it came to playing Chess. But helped me out a lot! Super easy to understand and this series has always been great and easy to understand!!

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  • Jenny Stevens
  • 06-28-20
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I also found a lot of value in the chapters

This is a good beginner's audible. The explanations are clear and the diagrams are excellent. I think you do need a chess set and board alongside to really absorb the points in the audiobook but you probably have one. Would recommend.

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  • lover Crowley
  • 06-28-20

This audiobook gives a clear understanding

Its a good audio book for beginners. A great learning audio book. Providing some important tips. If you want to win then get this audio book. Its winning strategies audio book.

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  • Samantha Smith
  • 06-28-20
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There are so many things in this audiobook

Very informative with illustration to learn chess for beginners. The strategies are impressive and interesting. I am pleased to come across this audio book.

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  • Ari
  • 06-28-20
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I got a lot of information all my questions

Chess For Beginners it is a very interesting audio book.all of information very helpful for chess. this audio book lots of tips and tricks improve your online game i listen this audio book i really benefited. i recommended this audio book.