by Andrew Martin

International Master Andrew Martin has a new five-part DVD series entitled Train Yourself Chess Course. This series covers every basic aspect of the game in five easy-to-understand videos, with a total running of approximately 11 hours.

Foxy Openings Volume 84: The Basic Principles, Checkmates and Elements is Volume 1 in this series.

 

The Basic Principles, Checkmates, and Elements of Chess Easily Explained

On this first DVD in the series, International Master Andrew Martin breaks down the elements of chess so that the game becomes easier to understand. Players of all levels will find something of interest here, including many complete games from recent years. 

Among the topics covered:

• Board and board properties
• Quick Development
• Piece Value
• Control of the Center
• Pawn Structures
• Basic Checkmates with Queen, Rook, Bishops, Bishop and Knight 
• 7 Basic Principles of Good Chess
• Premature Attacks … and more

 

Running time, approximately 2h 21m