Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #68173 in Books
• Published on: 1982-07-01
• Released on: 1982-07-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback
• 352 pages

Customer Reviews

Book Only for Beginner Chess - Nothing from Fischer Himself
Among Chess books, there are many that provide in depth analysis that will elevate players at any level. Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess is not that book as it is specifically geared only to the beginning level player.

If you are brand new to chess and would like to learn the basics from one of the greatest players of all time, this book is for you. However, for those thinking this will provide a glimpse into the intriguing mind of Bobby Fischer, you will be sorely disappointed as this book goes no further than simple multi-move mating attacks with no content regarding strategy, tactics, or positional play.

I rate this book poorly because the title is vague and misleading. Anyone in the chess world would expect a lesson from Bobby Fischer to be captivating in the least. This book would better be served by the name "Someone Other than Bobby Fischer Explains Very Basic Chess for Beginners".

Make moves like Chess
This is an excellent book for anyone interested in learning how to play chess or anyone who already knows the game. I've checked out various Chess tudor books but Bobby Fisher's simple guides/explanations makes this a book that stands out in my opinion. It hasn't made me a Grand Master yet-but it has definitely pushed me closer to understanding the game much more.

Jaded Reviewers Overlook Child's Perspective
So many 1-star reviews - wouldn't have expected it. I ran across this book as a 9 year old in 1977, and it changed the way I played chess. I finally beat my dad, and never looked back, taking a school Chess title in Jr. High.

This is not the end-all book for chess, but I remember it as a transformational moment in my life.