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Item specifics
- Condition
- Book Series
- For Dummies
- ISBN
- 9781119280019
- Book Title
- Chess for Dummies
- Publisher
- Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
- Item Length
- 9.1 in
- Edition
- 4
- Publication Year
- 2016
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 1.2 in
- Genre
- Games & Activities
- Topic
- Chess, Board Games, General
- Item Weight
- 19.2 Oz
- Item Width
- 7.3 in
- Number of Pages
- 416 Pages
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-10
111928001X
ISBN-13
9781119280019
eBay Product ID (ePID)
2309839220
Product Key Features
Edition
4
Book Title
Chess for Dummies
Number of Pages
416 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Chess, Board Games, General
Publication Year
2016
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Games & Activities
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
1.2 in
Item Weight
19.2 Oz
Item Length
9.1 in
Item Width
7.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2016-945527
Dewey Edition
22
Dewey Decimal
794.12
Table Of Content
Introduction 1 Part 1: Laying the Groundwork for Champion Chess 5 Chapter 1: Tackling Chess Basics 7 Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Pieces and Their Powers 21 Chapter 3: Exploring the Elements of Chess 39 Chapter 4: Going after the King: Check, Stalemate, and Checkmate 63 Chapter 5: Making a Few Special Moves 79 Chapter 6: Got Notation? Reading and Writing about Chess 85 Part 2: Gaining Chess Know-How 97 Chapter 7: Trying Out Tactics and Combinations in Hand-to-Hand Combat 99 Chapter 8: Sacrifices: Understanding When It's Better to Give than to Receive 125 Chapter 9: Building Pattern Recognition 137 Chapter 10: Recognizing Advanced Pawn Formations 157 Chapter 11: Mastering Mating Patterns 171 Part 3: Game Time: Putting Your Chess Foot Forward 189 Chapter 12: Selecting Your Strategy: The Principles of Play 191 Chapter 13: Coming on Strong in the Opening 209 Chapter 14: Making Headway during the Middlegame 227 Chapter 15: Exiting with Style in the Endgame 239 Part 4: Getting into Advanced Action 263 Chapter 16: Playing in Competition 265 Chapter 17: Hitting the Net with Computer Chess 279 Part 5: The Part of Tens 289 Chapter 18: The Ten Most Famous Chess Games of All Time 291 Chapter 19: The Ten Best Players of All Time (and a Few Others) 321 Chapter 20: Ten (or So) Cool Facts about Kids and Chess 345 Part 6: Appendixes 349 Appendix A: A Glossary of Chess 351 Appendix B: Chess Resources 371 Index 375
Synopsis
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 youre 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, Check out this updated chess guide - and up your endgame in no time Over half a billion people play chess worldwide, and the game has been adopted by cultures in every continent around the globe., 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., 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
LC Classification Number
GV1445
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