Chess: From First Moves to Checkmate

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Author: Daniel King

ISBN-10: 0753453878

ISBN-13: 9780753453872

Category: Games & Activities

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Find out how much fun and how simple chess can be with this full color guide. Geared toward both the beginner and the chess aficionado, International Grandmaster Daniel King shows you how to play the game and how to emerge victorious. State-of-the-art diagrams and illustrations guide beginning players through basic rules and moves, while puzzles, training exercises and strategy tips help more experienced players to improve their game. Everything from how to set up the board, the classic moves and the history of chess are included, as well as features on the greatest players, a glossary, and information on chess organizations and websites.King’s latest book on chess is a real gem. The computer-generated graphics are staggering. Certain to make this irresistible to browsers." --Booklist

Part 1IntroductionIntroduction6The Evolving Game8Chess BasicsSetting Up10The King12The Rook13The Bishop14The Queen15The Knight16The Pawn17Notation18Check and Checkmate20Check and Checkmate II22Material Chess24Special Moves26Into BattleOpening the Game28Forks, Pins, and Skewers30Four Lethal Attacks32Sacrifice!34What is a Draw?36Training Exercises38Test Positions40Part 2The World of ChessThe World Championship42The World Championship II44The Greatest46The Shortest and Longest Games48Starers and Shakers50The Russians and Chess52Computers and Chess54The Ultimate Challenge56ReferenceGlossary58Answers and Resources60Index62Acknowledgments64