The history, greatest games, famous players, and how to play:
terminology, rules of the game, skills, opening strategies and endgames,
game plans and tips for success, with over 700 illustrations This
expertly presented book tells you everything you need to know about
chess. All the pieces and modern rules and terminology of chess are
explained in an accessible and structured way, together with an
evocative history of the game and its greatest players. The different
strategies are explained along with how to manage the game as it
progresses from opening through the middle game to the end game.
Analysis and teaching commences at the most basic level, before moving
on to intermediate and more advanced levels. Some of the historic chess
masterpiece games are also explored in detail as inspiration for
tactical play. Then the book offers ideas about where to play chess and
who to play against. Options are outlined such as rapid play or blitz
chess, which have timed finishes, and slow methods, such as
correspondence chess, which involves long distance play. Understand the
rules of the game, pieces and the chess board; includes the basics: how
to practise, strategies for attack and defence and how to win the game;
teaches chess opening strategies, middle games and good end game
techniques at different levels of skill and experience; includes
different ways of playing chess such as online chess, fast (rapid play
and blitz) and slow games (correspondence chess); offers advice for
becoming a more advanced player and playing in competition and even at a
Chess Congress.
