Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess by Bobby Fischer

Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess by Bobby Fischer 

If Hans Kmoch’s book is a dense, textbook-style exploration of chess psychology and structure, "Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess" (first published in 1966) is the exact opposite. It is arguably the best-selling chess book of all time, specifically engineered to take someone from absolute ground zero to understanding tactical themes.

Co-authored with Stuart Margulies and Donn Mosenfelder, it doesn't read like a traditional book. It uses an innovative, active-learning format.

1. Elements of Checkmate

It starts with the absolute basics. You learn to recognize when a king is in check, when it is trapped, and how pieces work together to deliver the final blow.

2. Back-Rank Mates

A massive portion of the book is dedicated to back-rank vulnerabilities. It trains your eyes to instantly spot when an opponent’s king is trapped behind its own shield of pawns.

3. Defending and Destroying the Guard

You learn tactical themes like deflection (forcing a defending piece away) and disposal (capturing a defending piece) to force a checkmate that initially looks impossible.

Language: English.

Genre: Chess Book.

Binding: সেলাই করা বাইন্ডিং

Quality: Premium Quality Books.

Printing: High Quality Printing.

Paper: Eye Friendly paper (Cream White)

Cover: Matt cover (Paperback).