{"product_id":"chess-openings-101-the-step-by-step-playbook-for-beginners-and-casual-players-hardcover","title":"Chess Openings 101: The Step-by-Step Playbook for Beginners and Casual Players - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGavin T Carlsen\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn the smartest chess openings, one move at a time, no experience required.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eChess Openings 101: The Step-by-Step Playbook for Beginners and Casual Players\u003c\/em\u003e is a clear, practical guide that shows you how to play the beginning of any chess game with purpose. Designed for absolute beginners and casual players, this book makes learning openings fun, frustration-free, and useful in real games-online or over-the-board.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstead of stuffing your brain with dozens of lines, this book focuses on simple patterns, clear logic, and battle-tested moves that work at beginner levels. With diagrams, easy explanations, and zero jargon, it's everything you need to finally \"get\" chess openings.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInside this beginner chess book, you'll learn: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe 5 most important goals in every opening\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhy control of the center wins games\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to develop your pieces in the right order\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe 7 best chess openings for white and black\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiagrams and walkthroughs for each key setup\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to avoid the most common beginner mistakes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEasy traps and tactics that actually work\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou'll also get practical \"do this, not that\" lists, side-by-side comparisons of similar openings, and summaries that make review quick and easy. It's everything you need to improve your first 10 moves, and actually understand why they matter.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for beginners, casual players, and anyone looking to build strong, reliable opening habits from move one.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 122\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.44 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 25, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67936560349405,"sku":"9789371235907","price":50.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/9867\/8237\/files\/jUn-zg48ea9789371235907.webp?v=1790794270","url":"https:\/\/handfulofbooks.com\/products\/chess-openings-101-the-step-by-step-playbook-for-beginners-and-casual-players-hardcover","provider":"Handful of Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}