The Everything Chess Basics Book

by Peter Kurzdorfer, US Chess Federation

Overview

If you're looking to learn about the game of chess—and win—The Everything Chess Basics Book provides you with the perfect introduction. Endorsed by the United States Chess Federation, The Everything Chess Basics Book is an authoritative guide that appeals to chess players of all ages and skill. From understanding the chess pieces to learning the basic moves to forming a winning strategy, The Everything Chess Basics Book teaches readers all they need to know to sharpen their skills and pick up a few advanced techniques and tricks along the way. The Everything Chess Basics Book also features information on: special moves; threats; types of chess; chess ethics and sportsmanship; notation, scoring, and timing; and more! Packed with hundreds of clear diagrams, The Everything Chess Book will have you declaring "Checkmate!" in no time.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781580625869
Publisher:	Adams Media
Publication date:	07/01/2003
Series:	Everything® Series
Pages:	304
Sales rank:	728,344
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

An Adams Media author.

An Adams Media author.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Chapter 1: What is Chess?
Chapter 2: The Chess Board
Chapter 3: The Pieces and Pawns
Chapter 4: Ending the Game
Chapter 5: Special Moves
Chapter 6: Notation
Chapter 7: Basic Strategy
Chapter 8: Threats
Chapter 9: Planning Checkmate
Chapter 10: How to Plan Ahead
Chapter 11: What the Pieces can Do
Chapter 12: Putting it all Together
Chapter 13: Sportsmanship
Chapter 14: Starting a Chess Club
Chapter 15: Ratings and Competition
Chapter 16: Correspondence Chess
Chapter 17: On-line Chess
Chapter 18: Chess Computers
Chapter 19: Chess in Education
Chapter 20: The Chess Scene
Appendix A: Resources
Appendix B: Frequently Asked Questions