Confused by esoteric chess terms like castling, forking, and making Luft? Can't tell whether you've got your opponent in check or checkmate? This book will tell you everything you need to know to become a budding Kasparov, from the names of pieces and their movements to tactics and strategies, from
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Chess
โ Scribed by Patrick Wolff
- Publisher
- Alpha
- Year
- 2005
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 448
- Edition
- 3
- Category
- Library
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
โฆ Synopsis
Written by a U.S. Chess Champion, International Chess Grandmaster, and longtime instructor, this book includes information for both novice and expert, including over 400 illustrated chessboards and photos; over 20 pages of detailed answer key notes; a completely new chapter on new evidence about chess and its impact on brain power; a guide to the art of chess collectibles; and more.
- Foreword by Larry Evans, former International Grandmaster and author of 20 highly acclaimed chess books and a popular monthly advice column in Chess Life.
- For the beginner or the champ, and for young and old.
โฆ Subjects
Chess Puzzles Games Humor Entertainment
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