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Chess For Dummies » (REV)
Authors: James Eade
ISBN-13: 9780764584046, ISBN-10: 0764584049
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated
Date Published: August 2005
Edition: REV
Author Biography: James Eade
James Eade, a United States Chess Federation Chess Master since 1981, devotes his time to chess writing, organizing, and teaching.
Book Synopsis
Proven tactical tips to strengthen your game
Your quick and easy guide to the rules, strategies, and etiquette of chess
Kings, queens, knights - does chess seem like a royal pain to grasp? This friendly guide helps you make the right moves. From using the correct terms to engaging in the art of attack, you'll get step-by-step explanations that demystify the game. You'll also find updated information on tournaments and top players, as well as computer chess games and playing chess online!
Discover how to:
- Set up your chessboard
- Understand the pieces and their powers
- Recognize the game's patterns
- Decipher chess notation
- Employ tactics to gain an advantage
- Find tournaments and clubs
Table of Contents
Introduction.
Part I: Laying the Groundwork.
Chapter 1: Setting Up the Board.
Chapter 2: The Pieces and Their Powers.
Part II: Getting Past the Rules.
Chapter 3: The Elements of Chess.
Chapter 4: Tactics: Hand-to-Hand Combat.
Chapter 5: Sacrifices: When It's Better to Give Than to Receive.
Chapter 6: Mating and Mating Patterns.
Chapter 7: Pattern Recognition.
Chapter 8: Strategy: The Principles of Play.
Chapter 9: Special Moves (The Ones That Start All the Arguments).
Part III: Let the Play Begin.
Chapter 10: The Opening: First Things First.
Chapter 11: The Middlegame: What Do I Do Now?
Chapter 12: The Endgame: Can I Go Home Now?
Chapter 13: Chess Etiquette (Why Was He So Mad at Me?).
Part IV: Who to Play, When, Where, and How.
Chapter 14: Competitive Chess (Is There Any Other Kind?).
Chapter 15: Computer Chess.
Chapter 16: Chess Online.
Chapter 17: Chess Notation (What the Heck Does Nf4 Mean?).
Part V: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 18: The Ten Most Famous Chess Games.
Chapter 19: The Ten Best Players of All Time.
Chapter 20: The Ten Most Common Chess Openings.
Chapter 21: The Ten Best Chess Resources.
Appendix A: A Glossary of Chess.
Appendix B: International Chess Notation.
Index.
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