Chess For Dummies

Author : James Eade
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 423 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2016-08-29
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9781119280019

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Chess For Dummies by James Eade Pdf

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.

Author : James Eade
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2010-07-08
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9780470882399

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Chess Openings For Dummies by James Eade Pdf

Improve your chess game the fast and easy way You never get a second chance to make a first impression?especially in the game of chess! Chess Openings For Dummies gives you tips and techniques for analyzing openings and strategies for winning chess games from the very first move you make! This friendly, helpful guide provides you with easy-to-follow and step-by-step instructions on the top opening chess strategies and gives you the tools you need to develop your own line of attack from the very start. Includes illustrations to help ensure victory Equips you with the tools and strategies to plan a winning strategy Also serves as a valuable resource for curriculums that use chess as a learning tool Whether you?re a veteran or novice chess player, Chess Openings For Dummies is the ultimate guide to getting a grip on the openings and variants that will ensure you have all the right moves to open and win any chess game.

Author : James Eade
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2011-09-07
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9781118162354

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Chess For Dummies by James Eade Pdf

For all levels of chess players, Chess For Dummies, 3rd Edition, brings readers an updated guide to the wide world of chess. Offering easily-understood explanations of the game and its components, this book is a must have for those developing an interest or looking for an extra edge in chess. Chess For Dummies, 3rd Edition: Offers easily-understood explanations of the game and its components Provides introductory chapters and then introduces readers to different perspectives on chess from strategy and etiquette, to winning defensive and offensive secrets Contains approximately 25% new material, including updated chapters on computer chess games, playing chess online, new tournament rules and much more

Author : James Eade
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 499 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2011-03-08
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9781118054512

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Chess For Dummies by James Eade Pdf

Proven tactical tips to strengthen your game Your quick and easy guide to the rules, strategies, and etiquette of chess Kings, queens, knights - does chess seem like a royal pain to grasp? This friendly guide helps you make the right moves. From using the correct terms to engaging in the art of attack, you'll get step-by-step explanations that demystify the game. You'll also find updated information on tournaments and top players, as well as computer chess games and playing chess online! Discover how to: Set up your chessboard Understand the pieces and their powers Recognize the game's patterns Decipher chess notation Employ tactics to gain an advantage Find tournaments and clubs

Author : Ludek Pachman
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2012-04-26
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9780486135700

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Modern Chess Strategy by Ludek Pachman Pdf

The use of the queen, the active king, exchanges, pawn play, the center, weak squares, more. Often considered the most important book on strategy. 298 diagrams.

Author : Alexei Sokolsky
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Chess
ISBN : 5050021790

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Your First Move by Alexei Sokolsky Pdf

Author : David B. Pritchard
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2020-08-25
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 4871870634

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Popular Chess Variants by David B. Pritchard Pdf

I was able to play So I was contacted by the author David B. Pritchard who asked me to write a chapter about Makrook Thai. I declined because was not certain about one rule, which was the draw rule, so I asked Mr. Pritchard to contact Prajob Nimitiyongshul about that rule.

Author : Piotr Lach
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 92 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2021-04-25
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798744106058

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Chess Tactics Book for Beginners 200 Puzzles Learn How to Play and Checkmate in One and Two Moves by Piotr Lach Pdf

Have you always dreamt about learning to play chess well? If yes, you are in the right place! Every beginner chess player asks the question "How to quickly improve my chess skills?". The answer is "Develop your tactical skills!". Chess Tactics Book for Beginners is a perfect book for people who are starting their adventure with chess. If you already know the basics, such as moves, check, checkmate but you have no idea how to further progress, this book is for you! The material presented in this book is a great introduction to the most important tactical chess motifs. A common mistake that beginners make is to learn only openings at the beginning of the chess journey, completely avoiding mastering the tactics. The author of this book is a longtime chess player and licensed chess coach. This book was written based on the experience of his successful coaching career. Precisely chosen chess puzzles to solve will support your chess development. Most of the positions are composed of many pieces to increase your concentration. This book includes: - 200 chess puzzles to solve including 100 positions with a mate in 1 move and 100 positions with a mate in 2 moves - a place for your answers - solutions for each position - the puzzles of various difficulty levels suitable for beginners Do not hesitate and order now!

Author : James Eade
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 559 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2011-09-07
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9781118162361

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Chess For Dummies by James Eade Pdf

For all levels of chess players, Chess For Dummies, 3rd Edition, brings readers an updated guide to the wide world of chess. Offering easily-understood explanations of the game and its components, this book is a must have for those developing an interest or looking for an extra edge in chess. Chess For Dummies, 3rd Edition: Offers easily-understood explanations of the game and its components Provides introductory chapters and then introduces readers to different perspectives on chess from strategy and etiquette, to winning defensive and offensive secrets Contains approximately 25% new material, including updated chapters on computer chess games, playing chess online, new tournament rules and much more

Author : James Eade
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2007-08-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8126513640

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Chess for Dummies, 2nd Ed by James Eade Pdf

Chess For Dummies 2E has approximately 25 to 30% new material, including updated chapters on computer chess games and playing chess online as well as updated websites and resource information. New tournaments and top players are also reviewed in this edition. Chess For Dummies 2E provides step-by-step explanations, from using the right terminology to understanding the rules and the art of attack. Author James Eade uses diagrams of actual chessboards to effectively illustrate important concepts and strategies throughout the text. The book demystifies the game -- proving you don't have to be a genius to play.· Tackling the Chess Basics · Greeting the Pieces and Their Powers · Getting to Know the Elements of Chess · Looking Out for the King Check, Stalemate, and Checkmate · Tactics and Combinations in Hand-to-Hand Combat · Sacrifices When It s Better to Give than to Receive · Mastering Mating Patterns · Building Pattern Recognition · Recognizing Pawn Formations · Making Special Moves · Selecting Your Strategy The Principles of Play · Coming on Strong in the Opening · Making Headway during the Middlegame · Exiting with Style in the Endgame · Competition Play and Necessary Etiquette · Hitting the Net with Computer Chess · Got Notation? Reading and Writing about Chess · The Ten Most Famous Chess Games · The Ten Best Players of All Time

Author : Fabiano Carlsen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2020-12-29
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798587664784

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Chess For Beginners by Fabiano Carlsen Pdf

Did you know that playing chess is not just a simple pastime hobby but also a beneficial game for everybody? Do you want to become a chess master? If yes, then keep reading! One of the most-played games in the world is chess. The game was first played in Amsterdam. Chess players gather in libraries, plazas, pubs, and living rooms to start the match. Chess is an exciting game because of its mental benefits. Before you become a chess master, you should familiarize yourself with its pieces, rules, and strategies. This book is a perfect manual for you. This single piece of manual is equipped with almost everything you need to know about chess. Below are some of the interesting chapters you will encounter in the book: - Foundations and Rules of Chess - Explanation of Chess Pieces - Setting Up The Board - Check, Checkmate, and Draws - The Goal in Chess - Basic Chess Rules - Tactics to Support Your Strategies - Mistakes to Avoid And so much more! Now is the time to start your chess master journey. Take note that learning chess requires time and effort. This manual can be your go-to resource. It will help you throughout your journey as a chess player. Let this manual be a part of your successful chess journey. Don't waste any more time. Click BUY NOW!

Author : Robert Blair Swinton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1891
Category : Chess
ISBN : NYPL:33433082498670

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Chess for Beginners and the Beginnings of Chess by Robert Blair Swinton Pdf

Author : Clement Jacob
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2018-08-21
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1726030806

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Chess Game 4 Dummies by Clement Jacob Pdf

LEARN ALL THE RULES AND STRATEGIES TO WIN YOU NEED TO WIN A CHESS GAME TOURNAMENT Do you desire to know the basic secrets, tips, tricks and techniques to be the next Chess Master? Do you desire to know the names of every piece, their moves, weakness and strength? Do you desire to know the secrets of being a Chess Master and what make every Chess master's to always be a step ahead? Have you ever thought about being a Chess Master? Do you desire to know the secrets of winning every Chess match and be ranked high? "Chess Game 4 Dummies" is your ultimate guide that can walk you from a Chess novice to a Chess Grandmaster. This guide is design not only for beginners but also for those that want to be on top of their games, those that want to keep winning and those that desire to be called "Chess Master" However, in this guide, the author, Clement Jacob will help educate you about: All about piece, its names, moves and how you can take advantages of their moves. How to improve your playing skills and be ranked as a Chess Master. Understanding of Chess notation and the importance of playing Chess game Understanding of weak pawn structure and how to avoid it. Understanding of end game strategy and how not to loss How to play an en-passant, castling, stalemate if you can't win, and how to win. The rules of tournament and how to be a Chess Master or a Grandmaster. How to study your opponent's game and taking of defensive actions. The basic rules, techniques and strategies of always winning a Chess game How to enroll in a tournament, play wisely and reviewing of the rules on how to always win. And a whole lot of secrets tips and trick of Chess game. What are you waiting for? GRAB YOUR COPY AND LEARN HOW TO ALWAYS BE A STEP AHEAD OF YOUR OPPONENT BY CLICKING THE BUY BUTTON NOW!

Author : Ted Fischer
Publisher : Veribook Limited
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2021-01-19
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 1801642001

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Chess for Beginners by Ted Fischer Pdf

Have you been fascinated by a chess board and cannot wait to learn how to make a perfect checkmate? Do you also need to improve your memory and never loose concentration? If the answer to these questions is yes, you have found the right solution for you. Thanks to this comprehensive guide you will be able to think outside the box as only true champions know how to do to get first in any goal. Don't worry if you've never moved a piece before, thanks to the illustrations you'll be able to conquer your fears, but above all your opponents. For centuries Kings and Queens have drawn on chess openings to plan their war tactics, and in the modern era great business managers often replace meetings with games of chess to plan mindful business strategies. Learning to play Chess also helps a lot in everyday life, in reasoning with strategy and planning one' s moves always staying one step ahead of one' s competitors and opponents. Why the center of the chessboard is the primary focus you should concentrate on especially when you are a beginner? This book will help you to discover it together with many other fundamentals, here some examples: ♟ General Rules, Identifying the Pieces and How Move on the Chessboard ♟ Castling and "En Passant" Rules ♟ 5 Precious Tips for Playing Good Chess ♟ 5 Best Chess Openings You Should Know ♟ 7 Basic Checkmates ♟ Top 10 Cognitive Benefits of Playing Chess By playing chess you will acquire a valuable mindset to shift all the attention on the solution and not on the problem, exponentially increasing your problem-solving skills, essential to be a winning person in every area of your life. What are you waiting for? ♟ Make the first winning move, grab this guide! ♟

Author : Daniel Graf
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 124 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2021-01-11
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798593534446

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Chess For Beginners by Daniel Graf Pdf

Are you looking for a guide that teaches you the best strategies for playing chess? Were you intrigued by the red-haired player in The Queen's Gambit? So many people are fascinated but at the same time "scared" by the supposed complexity of the game. I invite them to take some time to calmly understand the fundamentals of this discipline in order to quickly transform that fearful look, like mine at the beginning, into an excited and impatient look to know the basics, and then with perseverance and practice on the chessboard enjoy playing, stimulating the brain and the mind in the quick solution of even everyday problems. Turn this strategic game into your passion! ♥ The number of potential moves during a chess game is greater than the number of atoms in the universe. Yes, it sounds strange, but it's true. This book will help you make this game fun and simple at the same time. Allow this guide to teach you the best game strategies such as double checks, surprise attack, attacking a defender, spit, pins, fork, etc. Here is an overview of what you will find within this chess strategy: - Playing chess is good for your health, problem solving, and concentration - Goals every player should aspire to - How the pieces move - Openings - Make a move "En passant - Middlegame - Tactics that offer short-term solutions - Strategies that show players how to control the board And much more! Now you can start applying the strategies and tactics of the best chess champions immediately and win. This is not to say that by just reading this book you will become a champion, this will depend on perseverance and willingness to learn. But you will amaze your opponents and friends with strategic moves and enjoy incredible and well-deserved successes. Don't let this opportunity pass you by, pick up a copy of this book today! Scroll down this page to the top and click BUY NOW!