From the cover: Assuming 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 checkmate - 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 about chess, the way I think... But his approach is not just entertaining: teams under Ashleys guidance have won six national junior championships. His charismatic teaching methods are the stuff of legend - and are to be the subject of a movie. A sample from the book is available on publishers website gambitbooks.com