Chess For Dummies

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<p><b>Want to play chess like a champ? Dummies can help.</b></p><p>From Netflix's The Queens 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. Youll 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 youre 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 youre 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>

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<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.

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