Chess For Dummies: Edition 2

· John Wiley & Sons
4.8
4 reviews
Ebook
384
Pages

About this ebook

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

Ratings and reviews

4.8
4 reviews
A Google user
December 13, 2010
I was always losing at chess until I got this book. Now I am a champion
A Google user
p41 22/7/2009

About the author

James Eade, a United States Chess Federation Chess Master since 1981, devotes his time to chess writing, organizing, and teaching.

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