How a King Plays, Oliver Boydell
How a King Plays, Oliver Boydell
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How a King Plays
64 Chess Tips from a Kid Champion

Author: Oliver Boydell

Narrator: Oliver Boydell

Unabridged: 1 hr 32 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 11/09/2021


Synopsis

For fans of The Queen's Gambit comes a brand-new book from 11-year-old chess champion Oliver Boydell. How a King Plays features 64 of Boydell's tips, strategies, and ideas to help chess enthusiasts of all ages sharpen their game skills.

Whether you're new to chess or a Grandmaster, there's something for everyone in chess phenom Oliver Boydell's new book of 64 chess tips, How a King Plays.
 
At only 11-years-old, Boydell has already been both a National Chess Champion and a New York City Chess Champion who's competed at numerous major scholastic chess events since he started playing at the age of 5.
 
Now, Boydell is lending his talents to the page as he shares some of his best tips that helped him become a star. Written in his signature concise and witty voice, Boydell offers players of all levels—from beginners to advanced—a different, creative tip on every page. An introduction from the author, inspirational quotes from chess greats, and a glossary of terms help round out this comprehensive and informative, fun guide.
 
Jam-packed with wisdom and imaginative gameplay, this compact and portable reference book can easily be taken on the go to a tournament, to the park, or anywhere you're traveling. How a King Plays is the ideal companion for anyone whose passion for chess can't be contained.

About The Author

Oliver Boydell was born in New York City to a Vietnamese mother and an English father. A National Chess Champion and a New York City Chess Champion, Oliver developed a passion for chess at the age of five. He started competing in chess tournaments during the same year and is a regular contender at New York City, New York State, and National Scholastic Chess Championships. Oliver endeavors to become a chess Grandmaster. His first book, He's Got Moves: 25 Legendary Chess Games (As Analyzed by a Smart Kid), came out in late 2020 from Metabook. He has been profiled in The New York Times, and has appeared on Good Morning America. Visit him online at www.oliverboydell.com


Reviews

Goodreads review by Chan on February 12, 2022

Solid advice and well explained. Probably best for novices just past the beginner stage. (It would have been a huge help to me six months or a year ago, but I managed to learn much of this from other sources in the meantime.) Still, good reminders, packaged in a quick and easy format.......more

Goodreads review by James on August 19, 2022

A good little book with 64 lessons that covers the basics that everyone should know and understand about chess. Filled with uncomplicated common sense knowledge appropriate for beginning players and also an excellent primer for the more experienced player to occasionally review.......more

Goodreads review by The Book Hermit on August 10, 2023

This is not a "how to" book, it is a book from a champion giving his advice on playing the game. The book is good, but you will learn the same things on YouTube or Chess.com. It is a quick read and not a lot of details.......more

Goodreads review by Andrew on November 20, 2021

Brief book with a list of lessons and tips about how to play chess. This book goes straight into chess and omits all other background details.......more

Goodreads review by Julie on February 02, 2022

My score doubled upon completion of.......more