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The Mammoth Book of Chessby Graham Burgess
Constable & Robinson 2009; US$ 11.12Comprehensive, up to date, and clear, this invaluable guide will help even less experienced players to progress to good club level and better. It offers a complete guide to the main opening gambits along with hundreds of test positions for players at every level. Graham Burgess, FIDE Master, shows you all you need to know, from entering the world of chess, through Internet games, to major international tournaments. Features include: Entirely new and expanded sections on online chess, computers and openings. A complete guide to all the main opening gambits. Hundreds of test positions for players of all standards. Courses in tactics and attacking strategy. Analysis of some of the greatest games ever played. Information and advice on club,... more...
Chess For Dummiesby James Eade
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2011; US$ 21.99Proven 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 more...
The Kings of New Yorkby Michael Weinreb
Penguin Group Inc. 2007; US$ 18.99An award-winning sportswriter takes you inside a year with the nation?s top high school chess team. With strict admission standards and a progressive curriculum, Brooklyn?s Edward R. Murrow High School has long been one of New York?s public-education success stories, serving a diverse neighborhood of immigrants and minorities and ranking among the nation?s best high schools. At Murrow, there are no sports teams, and the closest thing to jocks are found on the school?s powerhouse chess team, which annually competes for the national championship. In The Kings of New York sportswriter Michael Weinreb follows the members of the Murrow chess team through an entire season, from cash games in Washington Square Park to city and state tournaments... more...
Teach Yourself VISUALLY Chessby Jon Edwards
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2007; US$ 24.99Chess is a mental game, but you don't have to strain your brain to learn the basics—not with this guide that shows you how to play. Teach Yourself VISUALLY Chess covers how to set up the board, how each piece moves, opening strategies and variations, attacking themes and common sacrifices, and more. Photos of the board let you see strategies in action. For hands-on practice, you can even set up your board and make your moves as you learn. With this book and practice, you'll be saying "Checkmate" in no time. Concise two-page lessons show you all the steps to a skill and are ideal for quick review Each move or tactic is clearly explained Explanations accompany each photo Color photos and diagrams show key positions, strategies, and moves... more...
Chess Guideby MobileReference
MobileReference.com 2007; US$ 9.99Chess from MobileReference is an ideal Chess quick-study guide. The Chess covers the basic pieces of chess, before going on to some more advanced topics. Audience. Intended for everyone interested in Chess, particularly for beginners and intermediate students. Fully illustrated. Search for the words or phrases. Navigate from Table of Contents or read page by page. Access the guide anytime, anywhere - at home, on the train, in the subway. Always have the guide available for a quick reference. Multi-Platform device capability (PDA, smartphone, PC). Add Bookmarks, text annotations and mark-ups. Table of Contents. I. Playing The Game. Overview | The board | King | Knight | Bishop | Rook | Queen | Pawn | Special moves | Initial position | Conclusion... more...
Chess for Successby Maurice Ashley
Broadway Books 2007; US$ 15.99Maurice Ashley immigrated to New York from Jamaica at the age of twelve, only to be confronted with the harsh realities of urban life. But he found his inspiration for a better life after stumbling upon a chess book and becoming hypnotized by the game’s philosophies; his dedication would eventually lead him to break the chess world’s color lines by becoming an International Grandmaster in 1999. During his ascent to chess’s pinnacle, Ashley realized that chess strategies could be used as an educational tool to help children avoid the pitfalls often associated with growing up. In this book, he serves up compelling anecdotes about how chess has positively affected young players. He also offers tips on technique, how to make... more...
Game of Kingsby Michael Weinreb
Penguin Group Inc. 2007; US$ 12.99A year with the boy geniuses of the nation?s top high school chess team, now in paperback with a new afterword Edward R. Murrow High School has long been one of New York?s public-education success stories, a school where there are no varsity sports, and the closest thing to jocks is found on the powerhouse chess team. Award-winning sportswriter Michael Weinreb follows the members of the Murrow chess team through an entire season. Weinreb delves into the history of chess in America, following the stories of greats such as Bobby Fischer, for whom the world within the chessboard is as easy to comprehend as the world beyond it is difficult. more...
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Chess Openingsby William Aramil
Penguin Group Inc. 2008; US$ 11.99It?s your move... The Complete Idiot?s Guide® to Chess Openings provides all readers need to know to solidify their opening game and get on the road to victory. In it, the authors provide a step-by-step walk-through of 100 of the most effective opening moves. Each opening strategy is clearly and succinctly explained, with numerous illustrations that bolster the reader?s understanding. *Step-by-step advice and strategies, as well as helpful illustrations *Approximately 605 million people worldwide play chess; the World Chess Federation estimates that more than 285 million play chess online more...