--- product_id: 48248396 title: "Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess" price: "AED 16" currency: AED in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.ae/products/48248396-bobby-fischer-teaches-chess store_origin: AE region: United Arab Emirates --- # Compact, travel-friendly paperback Boosts cognitive skills with progressive challenges Interactive programmed learning chess puzzles Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess **Price:** AED 16 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ♟️ Unlock your inner grandmaster—one move at a time! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess - **How much does it cost?** AED 16 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ae](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/48248396-bobby-fischer-teaches-chess) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **No More Guesswork:** Unique upside-down page layout prevents cheating and encourages genuine problem-solving. - • **Learn from a Legend:** Bobby Fischer’s name and legacy bring authenticity and inspiration to your chess journey. - • **Master Chess the Smart Way:** Engage with expertly designed programmed learning that adapts to your answers, ensuring you truly understand each move. - • **Pocket-Sized Brain Booster:** Compact Bantam paperback perfect for on-the-go learning and quick mental workouts anywhere. - • **Perfect for All Skill Levels:** Ideal for beginners and returning players seeking a structured, confidence-building reintroduction to chess. ## Overview Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess is a compact, interactive paperback that uses programmed learning techniques to teach chess through progressive puzzles. Endorsed by chess legend Bobby Fischer, this book challenges beginners and returning players alike with a unique question-and-answer format that reinforces learning and cognitive skills. Its innovative upside-down page design prevents cheating, making it a trusted tool for mastering chess fundamentals anytime, anywhere. ## Description This book is essentially a teaching machine. The way a teaching machine works is: It asks you a question. If you give the right answer, it goes on to the next question. If you give the wrong answer, it tells you why the answer is wrong and tells you to go back and try again. This is called "programmed learning". The real authors were experts and authorities in the field of programmed learning. Bobby Fischer lent his name to the project. Stuart Margulies is a chess master and also a recognized authority on programmed learning. He is a widely published author of more than 40 books, all in the field of programmed learning, especially in learning how to read. For example, one of his books is "Critical reading for proficiency 1 : introductory level". Donn Mosenfelder is not a known or recognized chess player, but he was the owner of the company that developed and designed this book. He has written more than 25 books, almost all on basic reading, writing and math. Review: Perfect intro or 're-intro' into the game - I haven't played chess for over 20 years, and even then only occasionally and to no great skill level. Now, approaching my 60's, for some reason I've become interested in it as a brain exercise. This paperback was cheap and seems to have a lot of favourable reviews so I gave it a go. I can see why it would be great for total beginners, but it's also fantastic for those of us who want to feel good about ourselves - i.e. that our brain still functions at a reasonbale level). I have had great pleasure in realising that by following each of the panels of questions posed in the book, I still grasp the essentials of the game and, more than that, I'm remembering what I used to like about it. It's structure is excellent, and I particularly like the upside down alternate pages...it might seem quirky but it means that all answers to each question posed cannot be glanced at on the open pages...you have to turn over the page if you want to cheat! Maybe only a chess player of repute would come up with that...or it's very common in these kind of books and I'm just poorly read. Overall, for a book from someone considered by many to be the greatest ever chess player, it is entirely unpatronising to us chess neanderthals and it has raised my interest in the game to a new level. For those who are more advanced or even frequent players for fun, this book maybe a little too basic, but for total beginners or those who have been away from the game for years, it's a great way to become absorbed. Review: Great chess puzzle book from Bobby Fischer - This is a natty little pocket sized book that has chess puzzles along the lines of "white to mate in 2 moves" with a picture of a chess board on one page and the solution along with a brief description on the next page. This was originally published when Bobby Fischer was at the height of his fame, i.e. before he started having strange ideas about the world. At this time, programmed learning techniques such as these were new and exciting. Anyone who subscribes to stress + rest = progress theory will love the way that the reader can see themselves evolve into a better chess player throughout this book. The primary focus is mating moves and that is just fine. And the funky thing about this is that once you have finished it, you can turn it upside down and start again reading it backwards. Imagine how ground-breaking that must have seemed in the 1970's? ## Features - Bantam, A great option for a Book Lover - Must try for a book lover - Compact for travelling ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 10,020 Reviews | ## Images ![Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/619nUIzi7YL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect intro or 're-intro' into the game *by M***. on 26 August 2019* I haven't played chess for over 20 years, and even then only occasionally and to no great skill level. Now, approaching my 60's, for some reason I've become interested in it as a brain exercise. This paperback was cheap and seems to have a lot of favourable reviews so I gave it a go. I can see why it would be great for total beginners, but it's also fantastic for those of us who want to feel good about ourselves - i.e. that our brain still functions at a reasonbale level). I have had great pleasure in realising that by following each of the panels of questions posed in the book, I still grasp the essentials of the game and, more than that, I'm remembering what I used to like about it. It's structure is excellent, and I particularly like the upside down alternate pages...it might seem quirky but it means that all answers to each question posed cannot be glanced at on the open pages...you have to turn over the page if you want to cheat! Maybe only a chess player of repute would come up with that...or it's very common in these kind of books and I'm just poorly read. Overall, for a book from someone considered by many to be the greatest ever chess player, it is entirely unpatronising to us chess neanderthals and it has raised my interest in the game to a new level. For those who are more advanced or even frequent players for fun, this book maybe a little too basic, but for total beginners or those who have been away from the game for years, it's a great way to become absorbed. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great chess puzzle book from Bobby Fischer *by P***L on 20 May 2019* This is a natty little pocket sized book that has chess puzzles along the lines of "white to mate in 2 moves" with a picture of a chess board on one page and the solution along with a brief description on the next page. This was originally published when Bobby Fischer was at the height of his fame, i.e. before he started having strange ideas about the world. At this time, programmed learning techniques such as these were new and exciting. Anyone who subscribes to stress + rest = progress theory will love the way that the reader can see themselves evolve into a better chess player throughout this book. The primary focus is mating moves and that is just fine. And the funky thing about this is that once you have finished it, you can turn it upside down and start again reading it backwards. Imagine how ground-breaking that must have seemed in the 1970's? ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Chesstastic *by C***N on 1 January 2019* I bought this to get back into Chess after a 15 year hiatus! I went in blind, and was overall quite happy with the results. Got through the book itself in a few sittings, its an easy 'read'. -The book has a large portion taken up by basic fundamentals, such as how to move your pieces, what is checkmate etc. The first 1/4 of the book was 'useless' to me. -Covers different ways to setup check mate, and how to defend against it. -Bobby Fischers games are referenced a dozen or so times throughout the book as examples showing how to use the tactics in practice. The book was useful to me overall in showing basic ways to apply pressure, doesn't cover openings or much mid game, the book focuses on mid/end game scenarios. The frames/puzzles in the book seemed easy, probably got half a dozen incorrect throughout the book, however I would attribute this to well setup orders and teaching methods. I don't believe this book would be good to people who deem themselves good at chess, only to those who are just starting to look into the theory of chess, and expect the book to be a quick read! Also it does not appear Bobby Fischer had much to do with the book at all, they should re title the book "Learn to Play Chess With Bobby Fischer's Fans". ## Frequently Bought Together - Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess - How to Win at Chess: The Ultimate Guide for Beginners and Beyond - Modern Chess Openings, 15th Edition --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ae/products/48248396-bobby-fischer-teaches-chess](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/48248396-bobby-fischer-teaches-chess) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Arab Emirates* *Store origin: AE* *Last updated: 2026-08-16*