Chess For Dummies - Softcover

Eade, James

Softcover

ISBN 10: 111928001X ISBN 13: 9781119280019

Publisher: For Dummies, 2016

Synopsis

Your quick and easy guide to chess

Kings, queens, knights—does chess seem like a royal pain to grasp? Taking the intimidation out of this age-old pastime, Chess For Dummies, 4th Edition is here to help beginners wrap their minds around the rules of the game, make sense of those puzzling pieces, and start playing chess like a champ. From using the correct chess terminology to engaging in the art of the attack, you'll get easy-to-follow, step-by-step explanations that demystify the game—and give you an extra edge.

Chess isn't a game you can master—it's an activity that requires patience, strategy, and constant learning. But that's all part of the fun and challenge! Whether you're playing chess online, in a tournament, or with a family member or friend, this hands-on guide gets you familiar with the game and its components, giving you the know-how to put the principles of play into action from the opening to the endgame.

• Grasp the principles of play and the nuances of each phase of the game
• Familiarize yourself with the pieces and the board
• Pick the perfect chess board and set
• Know each of the pieces and their powers

If you find yourself in a stalemate before you even begin a game, this friendly book helps you put your chess foot forward!

About this title

From the Back Cover:

• Grasp the principles of play during each phase of the game
• Know the pieces and their unique powers
• Try out tactics and combinations

Master the game of chess

Kings, queens, knights does chess seem like a royal pain to grasp? Chess For Dummies is here to help you wrap your mind around the rules of the game, make sense of those puzzling pieces, and start playing chess like a champ. Whether you're playing for the first time, want to be a better player, or even compete in a tournament, this guide helps you make the very best moves!

Inside...

• Chess etiquette 101
• Go after the king
• Build pattern recognition
• Use mating patterns
• Select your strategy
• Open strong
• Master the middlegame
• Bring your endgame skills
• Play online

About the Author:

James Eade became a US Chess Federation Chess Master in 1981. International organizations awarded him the master title in 1990 (for correspondence) and in 1993 (for regular tournament play). Today, he writes about and teaches chess.

About this edition

• Publisher: For Dummies
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 111928001X
• ISBN 13: 9781119280019
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 416