"Chess self-taught" consists of 44 lessons and the section "Fundamentals of the aesthetics of chess" . The lessons set out the basic rules and laws of chess, in the section "Fundamentals of the aesthetics of chess" the reader consolidates the knowledge gained during the study of the rules and acquires the skills necessary for reading chess literature . Classic games, spectacular combinations of this section can be loved by the reader, and success in chess is achieved only by someone who understands and appreciates their beauty. The authors sought to give the reader the necessary minimum of knowledge and not overload him with unnecessary information. The book can also be used by public instructors - leaders of chess circles for beginners in enterprises, schools, etc. d. File: no OCR