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Chess for Dummies

Chess for Dummies

Chess for Dummies Paperback - 2016 - 4th Edition

by James Eade

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  • Title Chess for Dummies
  • Author James Eade
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition number 4th
  • Edition 4
  • Condition Used - Good
  • Pages 416
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
  • Publication date 2016
  • Features Bibliography, Glossary, Index
  • Bookseller's Inventory # G111928001XI3N00
  • ISBN 9781119280019 / 111928001X
  • Weight 1.22 lbs (0.55 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.1 x 7.3 x 0.9 in (23.11 x 18.54 x 2.29 cm)
  • Category Games / Gamebooks / Crosswords
  • Library of Congress subjects Chess
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2016945527
  • Dewey Decimal Code 794.1
  • Quantity available 2

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From the publisher

Want to play chess like a champ? Dummies can help.

From Netflix's "The Queen's Gambit" to podcasts, virtual and mobile gaming, and beyond, chess is back in a big way. But, with all those kings, queens, and knights, chess can be a royal pain to grasp. Chess For Dummies is here to help beginners wrap their minds around the rules of the game, make sense of those puzzling pieces, and sharpen their chess strategy such that even Paul Morphy would be impressed. You'll learn the laws of chess, its lingo, and engage in the art of the attack with the easy-to-follow, step-by-step explanations found in the latest edition of Chess For Dummies.

Whether you're playing chess online, in a tournament, or across the dining room table with a family member or friend, this hands-on guide is sure to capture your interest (and your opponent's queen), getting you up to speed on the game and its components and giving you the know-how you need to put the principles of play into action from the opening to the endgame.

  • Grasp the rules of play and the nuances of each phase of the game
  • Familiarize yourself with the pieces and the board
  • Pick the perfect chess set and chessboard for you
  • Get to know each of the pieces and their powers

If you feel like you're in a stalemate before you even begin a game, Chess For Dummies is your guide to forcing moves, raking bishops, and skewering your opponents like a true champion.

From the rear 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.

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