Guide to Good Chess: First Steps to Fine Points (Purdy Series)
by C. J. S. Purdy
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Author: C. J. S. PurdyEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 1996-09
ISBN: 0938650777
Publisher: Thinkers' Press
Book Reviews of Guide to Good Chess: First Steps to Fine Points (Purdy Series)
Book Review: Good chess technique by principles.
Summary: 5 Stars
I learned to play chess from this book decades ago and have kept up a comfortable skill level just by following Purdy's precepts. Purdy was an Australian, and was a World Correspondence Chess Champion.
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