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Chess For Dummies

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Wiley, Aug 19, 2005 - Games - 361 pages
Proven tactical tips to strengthen your gameYour quick and easy guide to the rules, strategies, and etiquette of chessKings, 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 chessboardUnderstand the pieces and their powersRecognize the game's patternsDecip.

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A very nice introduction to chess basics. - Goodreads
Very practical intro to real chess. - Goodreads
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User Review  - David Roberts - Goodreads

The book I read to research this post was Chess For Dummies by James Eade which is an excellent book that I bought from kindle. This book covers more or less everything you need to know about chess ... Read full review

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User Review  - stormhawk - Goodreads

I have a fascination for chess, but rarely play. Not knowing anyone who plays causes that. I understsnd a lot of the finer poits of strategy and am quite good at solving chess problems, but I play ... Read full review

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About the author (2005)

James Eade, a United States Chess Federation Chess Master since 1981, devotes his time to chess writing, organizing, and teaching.

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