Books in the Puzzle Power series

Chess is a popular and fascinating game, it's good for the mind, and satisfying to play with others, in clubs, or alone, in travel, against a computer, or an app. This new book will take you quickly through the movement of the pieces to good opening strategies, middle game techniques, and how to either finish off or defend against your opponent.

The essential guide to getting in on the fun enjoyed by millions. From bridge basics, language and no-trump play to analysing hands, working with trump suits, defence, bidding and keeping score, with plenty for the slightly more advanced too. Clear examples with fresh illustration make learning easy. Suitable for standard play, worldwide.