Chess For Dummies, 4th Edition
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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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Additional information
| Publisher | 4th edition (19 Aug. 2016), Consumer Dummies |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Paperback | 408 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 111928001X |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1119280019 |
| Dimensions | 18.54 x 2.54 x 23.11 cm |
by bockariotot
Easy to read, great explanations and clear pictures
by Pebbles Dawkins
Good layout and information. Bought as many friends play so helped with the understanding of how to play the game.
by Leon Forrester
This is a great book for any begin I want to learn chess and to expand their knowledge.
by Scott Davies
Good over view to get started in that the book assumes no prior knowledge. the reader is then gently lead into basic tactics and strategies.
by Leon Forrester
What a fantastic publication.. I am very new to chess , the Chess for Dummies 4th edition has become the go to item in my small but expanding library on the dark art that is chess mastery .
I have been amazed by the depth of useful information it presents in a clear and easy to follow style . Very well written .
by Trevor Harris
This book is superb, so well written and easy to understand!
by David
I was not quite new to playing chess when I bought Chess for Dummies, yet I had never really learnt the right approaches to this complex game. This book has filled in a lot of the gaps that you need to start getting ahead.. I skipped parts at the beginning so it is a good book for beginners as well.
by Scott Davies
I am a novice. This is a very good introduction to chess