A textbook by an experienced coach of an international master Anastasia Geller will help novice chess players quickly master the moves of figures and acquaint them with their value. It will teach you to take care of each of them, not to substitute for battle and protect against attack, as well as determine which pawn or piece is without protection, who is more profitable to eat or exchange. The reader will learn to count options several moves ahead, predicting the thoughts and possible actions of the opponent.