Ashley: The Most Valuable Skills in Chess Klassiker but also a man with

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Ashley: The Most Valuable Skills in Chess Klassiker but also a man withAssuming no knowledge of chess beyond the rules, Maurice Ashley guides you on an inspirational journey through the world of chess tactics. He brings the pieces to life by examining their fundamental characteristics, and shows how their powers can be put to use to win pieces or give checkmates the building blocks upon which all chess skills are based. Ashley writes: "the approach is unique because it is basically me: the way I teach, the way I talk