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Chess For Dummies


Chess For Dummies


4. Aufl.

von: James Eade

16,99 €

Verlag: Wiley
Format: PDF
Veröffentl.: 10.08.2016
ISBN/EAN: 9781119280026
Sprache: englisch
Anzahl Seiten: 416

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<p><b>Want to play chess like a champ? Dummies can help.</b></p> <p>From Netflix's “The Queen’s Gambit” to podcasts, virtual and mobile gaming, and beyond, chess is back in a big way. But, with all those kings, queens, and knights, chess can be a royal pain to grasp. <i>Chess For Dummies</i> is here to help beginners wrap their minds around the rules of the game, make sense of those puzzling pieces, and sharpen their chess strategy such that even Paul Morphy would be impressed. You’ll learn the laws of chess, its lingo, and engage in the art of the attack with the easy-to-follow, step-by-step explanations found in the latest edition of <i>Chess For Dummies</i>.</p> <p>Whether you’re playing chess online, in a tournament, or across the dining room table with a family member or friend, this hands-on guide is sure to capture your interest (and your opponent's queen), getting you up to speed on the game and its components and giving you the know-how you need to put the principles of play into action from the opening to the endgame.</p> <ul> <li>Grasp the rules of play and the nuances of each phase of the game</li> <li>Familiarize yourself with the pieces and the board</li> <li>Pick the perfect chess set and chessboard for you</li> <li>Get to know each of the pieces and their powers</li> </ul> <p>If you feel like you’re in a stalemate before you even begin a game, <i>Chess For Dummies</i> is your guide to forcing moves, raking bishops, and skewering your opponents like a true champion.</p>
<p>Introduction 1</p> <p><b>Part 1: Laying the Groundwork for Champion Chess 5</b></p> <p>Chapter 1: Tackling Chess Basics 7</p> <p>Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Pieces and Their Powers 21</p> <p>Chapter 3: Exploring the Elements of Chess 39</p> <p>Chapter 4: Going after the King: Check, Stalemate, and Checkmate 63</p> <p>Chapter 5: Making a Few Special Moves 79</p> <p>Chapter 6: Got Notation? Reading and Writing about Chess 85</p> <p><b>Part 2: Gaining Chess Know-How 97</b></p> <p>Chapter 7: Trying Out Tactics and Combinations in Hand-to-Hand Combat 99</p> <p>Chapter 8: Sacrifices: Understanding When It’s Better to Give than to Receive 125</p> <p>Chapter 9: Building Pattern Recognition 137</p> <p>Chapter 10: Recognizing Advanced Pawn Formations 157</p> <p>Chapter 11: Mastering Mating Patterns 171</p> <p><b>Part 3: Game Time: Putting Your Chess Foot Forward 189</b></p> <p>Chapter 12: Selecting Your Strategy: The Principles of Play 191</p> <p>Chapter 13: Coming on Strong in the Opening 209</p> <p>Chapter 14: Making Headway during the Middlegame 227</p> <p>Chapter 15: Exiting with Style in the Endgame 239</p> <p><b>Part 4: Getting into Advanced Action 263</b></p> <p>Chapter 16: Playing in Competition 265</p> <p>Chapter 17: Hitting the Net with Computer Chess 279</p> <p><b>Part 5: The Part of Tens 289</b></p> <p>Chapter 18: The Ten Most Famous Chess Games of All Time 291</p> <p>Chapter 19: The Ten Best Players of All Time (and a Few Others) 321</p> <p>Chapter 20: Ten (or So) Cool Facts about Kids and Chess 345</p> <p><b>Part 6: Appendixes 349</b></p> <p>Appendix A: A Glossary of Chess 351</p> <p>Appendix B: Chess Resources 371</p> <p>Index 375</p>
<p><b>James Eade</b> became a US Chess Federation Chess Master in 1981. International organizations awarded him the master title in 1990 (for correspondence) and in 1993 (for regular tournament play). Today, he writes about and teaches chess.
<ul> <li>Grasp the principles of play during each phase of the game</li> <li>Know the pieces and their unique powers</li> <li>Try out tactics and combinations</li> </ul> <p>Master the game of <b>chess</b> <p>Kings, queens, knights — does chess seem like a royal pain to grasp? <i>Chess For Dummies</i> is here to help you wrap your mind around the rules of the game, make sense of those puzzling pieces, and start playing chess like a champ. Whether you're playing for the first time, want to be a better player, or even compete in a tournament, this guide helps you make the very best moves! <p><b>Inside…</b> <ul> <li>Chess etiquette 101</li> <li>Go after the king</li> <li>Build pattern recognition</li> <li>Use mating patterns</li> <li>Select your strategy</li> <li>Open strong</li> <li>Master the middlegame</li> <li>Bring your endgame skills</li> <li>Play online</li> </ul>

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