Author : Fred Wilson
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 12,74 MB
Release : 1994
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9780486282732
A chess expert has distilled an enormous amount of information into an easy-to-follow, question-and-answer format that not only explains the most basic rules and essentials of play, but also offers advice on opening, combinations, middle- and end-game strategies, notation, castling, and other topics. Over 100 carefully chosen diagrams and illustrations.
Author : Steve Giddins
Publisher : Gambit Publications
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 35,11 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Chess
ISBN : 9781906454005
Steve Giddins is an author acclaimed for his ability to write in down-to-earth style on fundamental chess topics. In this book he answers the questions that really matter to chess-players. His topics include many basic ideas, including some that have rarely been addressed so directly in chess literature, and thus are often misunderstood by club players. Where appropriate, the answers also address highly sophisticated concepts, providing insights gleaned from many years of experience and discussions with players and trainers of the highest level. Subjects include: * Playing Chess in General * The Opening * Tactics and Combinations * Planning and Strategy * Positional Play * The Endgame * Competitive Play * Training and Computers * Throughout, the ideas are backed up with examples from practical play and thought-provoking quotes from the great chess legends, thinkers and writers.
Author : David P. Schloss
Publisher :
Page : 86 pages
File Size : 32,78 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Chess
ISBN : 9780962923074
Learning how to play chess involves more than just knowing how to move the pieces. Chess 101 is a chess book for beginners that provides comprehensive chess training about everything a new player needs to know.This beginner chess book covers the following topics: Types of boards and piecesHow to set up the boardThe value of the piecesHow the pieces move, including castling and en passant How to write chess notationThe three phases of the game of chessHow to study chessWhat a chess rating is and how to get oneChess clock rulesAn overview of faster chess gamesThe mechanics of a tournamentRules and etiquetteTips to winning chess Chess 101 also contains over two dozen exhibits designed to help you learn to play chess with ease!
Author : Yasser Seirawan
Publisher : Everyman Chess
Page : 414 pages
File Size : 18,19 MB
Release : 2005-05-01
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 1781944326
Gain the advantage over your opponent with easy-to-remember strategies from one of the worlds top chess players! Strategy is the ultimate secret weapon for championship players around the world. Drawing on his considerable experience in tournament play, International Grandmaster Yasser Seirawan shows you how to apply flexible strategic principles to every part of your game. Using Seirawan's simple and effective planning and analysis techniques, you'll enter each game with confidence and energy, ready to play forcefully and intelligently the way you need to play so you can win every time! Learn to: Knock your opponent off balance with bold opening moves * Formulate an overall game strategy before the middle game * Interpret the motivation behind your opponents every move * Position yourself for a winning endgame * Diagrams throughout the book illustrate game positions, and you'll meet historys greatest chess strategieslearning from them move by move! Whether for reference during practice games or simply for pleasure reading,WINNING CHESS STRATEGIES is an information packed resource you'll turn to again and again
Author : Larry Evans
Publisher : Cardoza
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 30,52 MB
Release : 2004-04-01
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9781580421263
Grandmaster and Hall of Fame chess legend Larry Evans, draws upon his vast experience as 5-time USA champion, author of 25 books, and Bobby Fischer's second, to present a fun and challenging new approach for chess players. Readers test their skills against 100 fascinating positions from actual games and must choose the best move among three choices. Each correct answer earns the reader 25 points; no points are given for incorrect choices. At the end of the series, players can calculate their own rating, be it absolute beginner or even grandmaster! In the solutions section, Evans carefully explains the proper thinking a player must employ to approach the position and why both alternatives are inferior. Readers not only find their true chess level, but get a complete course in exactly where they can go wrong.
Author : Eugene A. Znosko-Borovsky
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 25,43 MB
Release : 1961-01-01
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9780486209203
One of the outstanding chess expositors of the 20th century presents the basis of analysis in a disarmingly simple way. Sticking to a few well-chosen examples, he shows how to avoid playing a hit-or-miss game from move to move and instead develop a general plan of action based on positional analysis. Includes 20 problems from master games.
Author : Siegbert Tarrasch
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 32,54 MB
Release : 1987-01-01
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9780486254470
Dr. Tarrasch begins with the endgame-because itrsquo;s easier for a novice to deal with a few men than the entire 32. An important and extensive discussion of the middle game follows. Finally, the author deals with openings and offers enlightening comments on many historically important variations. Over 340 diagrams and 12 complete games.
Author : T. D. Harding
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 17,3 MB
Release : 1998-06-18
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9780486404042
Clearly written guide covers all openings: the Benko Gambit, Bird's Opening, Centre Game, Dutch Defence, Four Knights Game, King's Gambit, others. Techniques are designed to help moderate players whose games are confined to club play or by correspondence, and aid good players who want to improve in tournament or club events.
Author : Gerald Abrahams
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 18,51 MB
Release : 1973-01-01
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9780486229539
"Not what to do, but how to do it": 200 examples of end-game play, values of pieces, relative merits of different pawns, gaining the advantage, control of the center, more.
Author : Eugene Znosko-Borovsky
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 49,39 MB
Release : 1971-01-01
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9780486227955
Details the possible variations in the opening game for players who have a basic understanding of chess rules and notation
