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Eade, James

 
9781119280019: Chess For Dummies, 4th Edition
Softcover
ISBN 10: 111928001X ISBN 13: 9781119280019
Verlag: Consumer Dummies, 2016

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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.

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

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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  • 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

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  • 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

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Verlag
Consumer Dummies
Erscheinungsdatum
2016
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
111928001X
ISBN 13 
9781119280019
Einband
Taschenbuch
Auflage
4
Anzahl der Seiten
408
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