The differentiator is the QR codes linking to videos, puzzles, and lessons to allow people to get more content. What makes him different and widely likeable is the way he blends chess instruction with humor, pop culture references, and relatable anecdotes.

My rating of this stems from me being a bit past that stage, so as an intermediate player this only scratched the surface for me, but I still enjoyed the diversion! I've been looking for a book like this for aeons, that shows you through chess step by step but doesn't batter you over the head with theory. Overall the book is very well done, it has some of the characteristic humor of Levy and some fun facts sprinkled in throughout the book.

Chess has been a really fun hobby to develop these last few months and this book will be a great intro to first time players/players who are coming back into the game after not playing for a very long time (like me! Known for his engaging and often humorous style, Rozman has amassed a significant following on platforms like YouTube (4.

I started this book not knowing anything about chess but now I can frustrate people with my knowledge of the London system. Those of you who have also bought a copy, what do think are the best parts of the book, and parts that could be improved in a future revision? The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products. The only true downside is that it was supposed to be aimed at “intermediate” players as well, and since I myself am an intermediate player, I hoped to benefit. Full of Levy Rozman's signature charm and humor that have made him beloved by millions of fans, the first half of this unique guide introduces rising players (0-800 Elo rating) to the four key areas to consider when playing chess—openings, endings, tactics, and strategy—and the second half builds upon these core skills for more experienced players (800-1300 Elo rating).

He makes a number of salient points and really does offer insight into improving readers' performance at all stages of their game. I posted a full video review on my Random Chess Person YT channel, but won’t link to it here in case this site frowns on that. Brimming with practical and easy-to-follow tips for improving your game, the book includes over 500 instructional gameplay illustrations to help you better visualise the board, as well as chapter-specific QR codes for exclusive bonus content on Chessly, Rozman's teaching platform.

The book is far clearer than most I've read that tend to go off down several paths and you don't know where one part ends and the next begins. Released 24th Oct 2023 by Penguin Random House on their Ten Speed Press imprint, it's 272 pages and is available in hardcover and ebook formats. Rozman first shot to fame following the release of The Queen's Gambit limited series starring Anya Taylor-Joy, after which he his shambolic yet charismatic personality began attracting legions of new followers from one month to the next. Of course, the author also teaches us how to win at chess by teaching us basic openings, standard tactics, simple endgames and beginner strategies.This would make a great choice for public or school library acquisition, for gifting, and for chess afficionados. It can get overwhelming quickly, so a book like this will make you feel more secure on your path towards greatness or whatever you personally strive for.