Produced and hosted by renowned chess grandmaster Susan Polgar (who has won multiple championships and Olympic medals), Learning Chess the Easy Way is a fun and informative introduction to the game. Animated chess pieces King Harold and Champion the knight help Polgar guide viewers through basic information (learning about the chess board, the pieces and their respective movements, rules of the game, etc.), before tackling more complex concepts of strategy, such as trying to anticipate an opponent's moves. Also included are a brief history of chess, a biography of Polgar, and “Fun Facts” about the game. Highly recommended. Aud: E, P. (C. Block)
Learning Chess the Easy Way: Chess for Absolute Beginners
(2005) 80 min. DVD: $22.95. The Susan Polgar Foundation. PPR. Color cover. Volume 21, Issue 5
Learning Chess the Easy Way: Chess for Absolute Beginners
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