Chess For Dummies by James Eade (English) Paperback Book

Description: Chess For Dummies by James Eade 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. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Want to play chess like a champ? Dummies can help. From Netflixs "The Queens 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. Youll 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 youre 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 opponents 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 gameFamiliarize yourself with the pieces and the boardPick the perfect chess set and chessboard for youGet to know each of the pieces and their powers If you feel like youre 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. Notes 4th edition. Provides an introduction to the basic elements of chess and its components for those developing an interest or looking for an extra edge in their play. 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 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 Flap 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 Author Biography 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. Table of Contents 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 Its 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 Long Description 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 Details ISBN111928001X Author James Eade Short Title CHESS FOR DUMMIES 4/E Language English Edition 4th ISBN-10 111928001X ISBN-13 9781119280019 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2016 Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States DEWEY 794.1 Illustrations illustrations UK Release Date 2016-10-11 NZ Release Date 2016-08-29 Pages 416 Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc Edition Description 4th edition Publication Date 2016-10-11 Imprint For Dummies Replaces 9781118016954 Audience General US Release Date 2016-10-11 AU Release Date 2016-08-18 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:97243682;

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