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No, the launch bonus offer is only valid for purchases of Tyler Cruz's Chess QuickStart Guide made on Amazon.com or Amazon's site variant in your region. Purchases of this book from other retailers do not qualify for the free bonus Game Analysis Course.
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You will only receive access to the Game Analysis Course after you have submitted your Amazon order number for your purchase of Chess QuickStart Guide, in any format, on the order submission page.
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If you encounter any issues with your free bonus Game Analysis Course, the Digital Assets that come with Chess QuickStart Guide, or have any questions at all, reach out to our Customer Success Team at support@quickstartguides.com.
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What's Covered in Chess QuickStart Guide?

PART I

♟️ The Essentials

Learn the foundational elements of chess

Chapters: 4

Pages: 60

How to set up a chess board

The rules of a standard game

The role of each piece and how they move

How to capture pieces and build a game-winning strategy

PART II

🏁 The Principles

Dive into tactics, strategy, and core concept

Chapters: 4

Pages: 88

Mastering a strategic approach to chess

What to do in the middlegame

Opening principles every player must know

How to avoid common mistakes

PART III

✅ The Mastery

Advance your skills in the endgame and competitive chess environments

Chapters: 4

Pages: 130

Master endgame essentials

How to secure checkmate

Keeping your king safe

How to hone your skills and level up your chess game

About the Author

Tyler Cruz

Internationally Ranked Player and Chess Coach

Tyler Cruz is an internationally ranked competitive chess player based in Nanaimo, Vancouver Island, BC. He has participated in over 30 nationally rated and one internationally rated chess tournament, and has coached more than 120 students. Through his YouTube channel, Tyler shares his personal chess journey, offering insights and strategies to enthusiasts. 

Tyler currently ranks in the 99.8th percentile on Chess.com and in the 98th percentile on Lichess.org, the two most popular online chess platforms with a combined membership of over 100 million players. 

Everything a Chess Beginner Needs

Master Chess Fundamentals 

Everything you need to master chess fundamentals—not just how each piece moves and behaves on the board but how they work together. Combined with Tyler’s insight, proven tactics, and strategies you will be ready to put your opponent in checkmate and win!

Learn Opening Principles

Unlock the secrets to securing a strong start in every game with time-tested opening principles. Don't just memorize openings–learn the foundational concepts that will guarantee you a solid position regardless of what your opponent throws at you.

Beginner-Friendly Chess Strategy

Every part of the game broken down and dissected. Learn effective game openers you can actually use, master the middlegame, and dominate the endgame for efficient gameplay and consistent wins as fast as possible.

Consistently Checkmate Your Opponents

Learn the vital endgame techniques that every chess player should know to convert a winning position into a checkmate and win the game!

Improve After Every Single Game

Analyze your games and use a proven blueprint to improve your chess game as fast as possible. Learn how to practice with purpose and achieve your goals whether you want to become a competitive tournament player or a casual gamer—everything you need is in this book!

Go Beyond the Book with QuickClips™

Learn directly from the author in video format with QuickClips™—bite-sized videos found throughout Chess QuickStart Guide. Scan the QR code on the page to watch instantly!

Enhance Your Game with FREE Digital Assets 

All purchases of Chess QuickStart Guide come with these FREE Digital Assets to help you learn how to play and win games of chess as fast as possible.

Game Tracker Spreadsheet

The same tool used by Tyler to record his performance and improve his game. Track your performance and chart your future success with this deceptively simple pro tool. Video tutorial included.

Use this cheat sheet as a reminder of the key questions to ask yourself during play, helping you avoid mistakes and find good moves. This is the exact method pros use to evaluate their own performance!

In-Game Analysis Cheat Sheet

Learn how to spot and avoid common opening traps that trip up other new players with this collection of additional video content directly from the author. 

Opening Traps To Avoid Video Library

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Chess Players Looking To Improve

Go back to the basics and level up your game with a new perspective on opening moves, the middlegame, and mastering the endgame.

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About the Author

Tyler Cruz

Internationally Ranked Player and Chess Coach

Tyler Cruz is an internationally ranked competitive chess player based in Nanaimo, Vancouver Island, BC. He has participated in over 30 nationally rated and one internationally rated chess tournament, and has coached more than 120 students. Through his YouTube channel, Tyler shares his personal chess journey, offering insights and strategies to enthusiasts. 

Tyler currently ranks in the 99.8th percentile on Chess.com and in the 98th percentile on Lichess.org, the two most popular online chess platforms with a combined membership of over 100 million players. 

Everything a Chess Beginner Needs

Master Chess Fundamentals

Everything you need to master chess fundamentals—not just how each piece moves and behaves on the board but how they work together. Combined with Tyler’s insight, proven tactics, and strategies you will be ready to put your opponent in checkmate and win!

Learn Opening Principles

Unlock the secrets to securing a strong start in every game with time-tested opening principles. Don't just memorize openings–learn the foundational concepts that will guarantee you a solid position regardless of what your opponent throws at you.

Beginner-Friendly Chess Strategy

Every part of the game broken down and dissected. Learn effective game openers you can actually use, master the middlegame, and dominate the endgame for efficient gameplay and consistent wins as fast as possible.

Consistently Checkmate Your Opponents

Learn the vital endgame techniques that every chess player should know to convert a winning position into a checkmate and win the game!

Improve After Every Single Game

Analyze your games and use a proven blueprint to improve your chess game as fast as possible. Learn how to practice with purpose and achieve your goals whether you want to become a competitive tournament player or a casual gamer—everything you need is in this book!

Go Beyond the Book with QuickClips™

Learn directly from the author in video format with QuickClips™—bite-sized videos found throughout Chess QuickStart Guide. Scan the QR code on the page to watch instantly!