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Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess by Stuart Margulies, Bobby Fischer and Don Mosenfelder (1982, Trade Paperback)

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This book is a must-have for any Chess enthusiast. Written by Stuart Margulies, Bobby Fischer and Don Mosenfelder and published by Random House Publishing Group in 1982, it is a comprehensive guide to understanding the game of chess. The book is a trade paperback, 6.8 inches in length, 4.1 inches in width, and 0.8 inches in height, weighing 6 ounces. The book is written in English and covers a wide range of topics including Chess, Board Games, and Reference. With 352 pages, it is a valuable resource for both beginners and advanced players. The book titled "Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess" is available in the Books & Magazines category under the Books section on eBay.

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A one-of-a-kind masterclass in chess from the greatest player of all time. Learn how to play chess the Bobby Fischer way with the fastest, most efficient, most enjoyable method ever devised. Whether you're just learning the game or looking for more complex strategies, these practice problems and exercises will help you master the art of the checkmate. This book teaches through a programmed learning method: It asks you a question. If you give the right answer, it goes on to the next question. If you give the wrong answer, it explains why the answer is wrong and asks you to go back and try again. Thanks to the book's unique formatting, you will work through the exercises on the right-hand side, with the correct answer hidden on the next page. The left-hand pages are intentionally printed upside-down; after reaching the last page, simply turn the book upside-down and work your way back. When you finish, not only will you be a much better chess player, you may even be able to beat Bobby Fischer at his own game

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Publisher
Random House Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0553263153
ISBN-13
9780553263152
eBay Product ID (ePID)
807769

Product Key Features

Book Title
Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess
Author
Bobby Fischer, Stuart Margulies, DON Mosenfelder
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Chess, Board Games, Reference
Publication Year
1982
Genre
Games & Activities
Number of Pages
352 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
6.8in
Item Height
0.8in
Item Width
4.2in
Item Weight
5.9 Oz

Additional Product Features

Lc Classification Number
Gv1447
Copyright Date
1966
Target Audience
Trade
Lccn
00-003204
Dewey Decimal
794.1/07/7
Dewey Edition
18
Illustrated
Yes

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5 out of 5 stars
by schlammerl61May 24, 2020
Top favorable review
Chess book
This book i read over 10 years ago when i was in the chess club in middle school. I recently bought another copy for my now little nephew who wants to learn. The teaching strategy of this book is great for beginners or semi advanced players. Very easy to understand.
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3 out of 5 stars
by 0TOAxLGlT_G@Del...Jan 01, 2021
Top critical review
upside down right side up
interesting way the book is designed, it is both upside down and right side up, not very impressed with Prof. Fishers ideal scenarios for chess moves, seems kinda elementary, Perhaps chess has come a long way since those days? hm.
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3 out of 5 stars
by thriftrangerAug 13, 2009
Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess
Let us be first aware that Bobby Fischer did not write this book. He allowed for the use of his name. The authors are Stuart Margulies and Donn Mosenfelder, both of Educational Design, Inc. You will not need your pocket set for this book, only a pencil. Each page contains a diagram in which you are asked to find the best move, show the first move in a combination, et cetera. I hated to write in a book, but went ahead with it anyway, as the alternative would be overly complicated. The entire book concentrates on Endgame alone. The first half of the book I breezed through in about a half hour--very simple problems. When you are finished you turn the book upside down and begin from the back of the last page, which is now the front of the 1st page, 2nd half... These take quite a bit more thought. I liked the fact that you must visualize the moves, as you would in an actual game. This takes some practice. I learned some new chess lingo here: Interposition, Displacing, Driving away... I know that I will indeed be better at mating--something I very much needed a firmer grasp of. It is true that there are much better books on Endgame out there, and that this book is even at first misrepresenting of itself. Bobby Fischer does manage to write a couple of sentences (and I mean 2). Also, in the introduction the two authors introduce themselves and explain their learning technique, which may not be groundbreaking, but is novel. I enjoyed picking up the book and a pencil and working problems at my leisure without the need of my pocket set. However, I am now ready to trade in my pencil for it back after this unique experience in chess reading. By the way, I kept an honest record of problems that I got wrong--39 out of 300-something. A testament to the book's overall novice level.Read full review
5 out of 5 stars
by zOFiMRZdTzC@Del...Dec 21, 2015
From the basics iinto applied strategies and endgame awareness
This is probably the easiest way to learn chess and learn to play it well. The book takes a moment to get used to because Bobby Fischer did not like the idea of flipping pages back and forth or breaking the book spine by folding it to read the opposite page. Instead he wrote the book entirely on the right side as if it were single sided. Then, halfway through, the book flips ovr and continues the same way back to the page that was on back of the first page, which is now the last page of the book. It is really quite logical, and his methods as displayed herein are even more logical. It will bring out the best in you if you actually work it from beginning to end. This is an interactive book, meant to be read with a board and pieces in front of you. In its absence, the illustrations cover it well, but you will learn faster and better by actually moving the pieces. Read full review
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5 out of 5 stars
by arnold2135Feb 19, 2018
One of the best books ever written on chess strategy.
The book is an excellent primer for novice chess players, but is also a great way for experienced players to sharpen their skills. The book sets up numerous chess challenges then asks players to determine the best moves. The following page has the best solution. It is a great skill developer.
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