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Chess
for Dummies (For Dummies)
It was inevitable, thank goodness, that the Dummies series would give
us an introductory chess book. The light touch is perfect to offset the
sober aura of mystery that surrounds the game in many people's minds. And
the extras that reach beyond the well-written move explanations,
strategies, and pattern-recognition make the book a real winner. It won't
take much playing for readers to appreciate the section on chess
etiquette, for example, or the one on uncommon moves, subtitled, "The
Ones That Start the Fights." Informative tips and amusing bits of
trivia add to the fun.
Book Description
As one of the most universal and oldest games, chess gains thousands
of new players and fans every day. Kind of intimidating, eh? Chess For
Dummies proves that it doesn't have to be. With chess expert James
Eade to guide you, you take in the rules so that they make sense, so that
you can intuitively and intelligently make your moves right from the
get-go. Plus, you discover how to recognize your opponents' strategies and
counter them as well as how to find major chess tournaments throughout the
world and even play chess online over the Internet.
Synopsis
Chess for Dummies takes the fear and intimidation out of one of the
oldest board games in the world and makes the game fun and accessible!
Starting with the basics of the chessboard and pieces, this book clearly
outlines all of the elements of the game with an inside look at the
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The
Complete Idiot's Guide to Chess (Complete Idiot's Guide)
Book Description
Patrick Wolff, the current US Chess Champion and International
Grandmaster, teaches readers quick and easy strategies for learning chess
basics. From essential information on basic openings and basic endgames to
tips on reading your rival's moves, readers will be armed and ready to
take on their next opponents.
Synopsis
Patrick Wolff, the current U.S. Chess Champion and International
Grandmaster, teaches readers quick and easy strategies for learning chess
basics. From essential information on openings and basic endgames to tips
on reading your rival's moves, readers will be armed and ready to take on
their next opponents. |
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Beginning
Chess (Fireside Chess Library)
Synopsis
Now even beginners can reap the rewards of Pandolfini's acclaimed teaching
system. Over 300 problems, tailored to beginning players, encompass
everything a player needs to learn, from the basic rules and vocabulary to
the moves of various chessmen to sophisticated strategies. 300 line
drawings.
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The
ABCs of Chess : Invaluable, Detailed Lessons for Players of All Levels
Readers Review
A reader from USA , August 3, 1998
Excellent for the beginner!!
The hallmark of a good teacher is to be able to take an esoteric concept
or idea and transform it into an easy to understand, and repeatable,
system. Bruce Pandolfini in this book, as well as others, is most
successful at this. For a beginning student, this book is a must for the
library. I cannot recommend it highly enough.
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