{"product_id":"chess-for-the-gifted-busy-a-short-but-comprehensive-course-from-beginner-to-expert-9781889323282","title":"Chess for the Gifted \u0026 Busy: A Short But Comprehensive Course from Beginner to Expert","description":"You choose the level you want to achieve. Want to go from absolute beginner to neighborhood champ? Complete Level I in an afternoon, play some practice games--and you'll quickly be saying \"checkmate\"! When you're ready to become a tough tournament competitor, Level II cuts through the mysteries of strategy and tactics to show you just what you need to know. And, if you decide that you won't settle for anything less than being an Expert, near the top levels of tournament chess, Level III delivers all the essential knowledge!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eChess for the Gifted and Busy\u003c\/em\u003e is a condensed but comprehensive summary of the entire \u003cem\u003eComprehensive Chess Course\u003c\/em\u003e series, also available from W.W. Norton.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlburt, Lev:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eInternational Grandmaster Lev Alburt\u003c\/strong\u003e, three-time U.S. champion and former European champion, is one of the most sought-after chess teachers in the world. He lives in New York.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLawrence, Al:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - New Yorker \u003cstrong\u003eAl Lawrence\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most popular modern chess authors. A former high school and college teacher with advanced degrees in instructional techniques, he specializes in applying modern teaching theory to chess. He is also a recipient of the Chess Journalist of the Year award.","brand":"Chess Information and Research Center","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50433363935506,"sku":"9781889323282","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_500ac5a8-6a0d-4a9d-b880-a399c8868ef0.jpg?v=1729568783","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/chess-for-the-gifted-busy-a-short-but-comprehensive-course-from-beginner-to-expert-9781889323282","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}