Complemented by more than four hundred illustrated chessboards and photographs, an updated introduction to chess discusses the history of the game, tactics, strategies, chess superstars, tournament play, and computer chess, with a new section on the latest research into chess and its effects on brain power and a guide to chess collectibles. Original.
Patrick Wolff is a two-time U.S. Chess Champion (1992 and 1995) and an International Chess Grand-master. Patrick writes a chess column for the Boston Globe.  In addition, he has been a chess coach and instructor and has appeared in several instructional chess videos.
 
Patrick Wolff is a two-time U.S. Chess Champion (1992 and 1995) and an International Chess Grand-master. Patrick writes a chess column for the Boston Globe. In addition, he has been a chess coach and instructor and has appeared in several instructional chess videos.