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Chess For Dummies, 2nd Edition

Chess For Dummies, 2nd Edition


By James Eade

ISBN: 978-0-7645-8404-6
Format: Paper
Pages: 384 Pages
Pub. Date: September 2005

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Price: $21.99
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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
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