{"product_id":"chess-for-dummies","title":"Chess for Dummies","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJames Eade\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJacket Description\/Back\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrasp the principles of play during each phase of the game\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnow the pieces and their unique powers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTry out tactics and combinations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaster the game of \u003cb\u003echess\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKings, queens, knights -- does chess seem like a royal pain to grasp? \u003ci\u003eChess For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e 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! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside...\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChess etiquette 101\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGo after the king\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild pattern recognition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse mating patterns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelect your strategy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen strong\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaster the middlegame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBring your endgame skills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlay online\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Laying the Groundwork for Champion Chess 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Tackling Chess Basics 7\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Getting to Know the Pieces and Their Powers 21\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Exploring the Elements of Chess 39\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Going after the King: Check, Stalemate, and Checkmate 63\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Making a Few Special Moves 79\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Got Notation? Reading and Writing about Chess 85\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Gaining Chess Know-How 97\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Trying Out Tactics and Combinations in Hand-to-Hand Combat 99\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Sacrifices: Understanding When It's Better to Give than to Receive 125\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Building Pattern Recognition 137\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Recognizing Advanced Pawn Formations 157\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Mastering Mating Patterns 171\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Game Time: Putting Your Chess Foot Forward 189\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Selecting Your Strategy: The Principles of Play 191\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Coming on Strong in the Opening 209\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Making Headway during the Middlegame 227\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Exiting with Style in the Endgame 239\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Getting into Advanced Action 263\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Playing in Competition 265\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Hitting the Net with Computer Chess 279\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: The Part of Tens 289\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 18: The Ten Most Famous Chess Games of All Time 291\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 19: The Ten Best Players of All Time (and a Few Others) 321\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 20: Ten (or So) Cool Facts about Kids and Chess 345\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 6: Appendixes 349\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppendix A: A Glossary of Chess 351\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppendix B: Chess Resources 371\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndex 375\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWant to play chess like a champ? Dummies can help.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom 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. \u003ci\u003eChess For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eChess For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrasp the rules of play and the nuances of each phase of the game\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamiliarize yourself with the pieces and the board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePick the perfect chess set and chessboard for you\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGet to know each of the pieces and their powers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you feel like you're in a stalemate before you even begin a game, \u003ci\u003eChess For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is your guide to forcing moves, raking bishops, and skewering your opponents like a true champion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Eade, James\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e For Dummies\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2016-08-29\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC:\u003c\/b\u003e Games \u0026amp; Activities|Chess|Games \u0026amp; Activities|Board Games\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubjects:\u003c\/b\u003e Chess\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.22 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781119280019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eASIN:\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e SP-9781119280019\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"For Dummies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51154036916502,"sku":"SP-9781119280019","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0857\/9910\/8886\/files\/9781119280019_spiral.png?v=1774931058","url":"https:\/\/lusper.myshopify.com\/products\/chess-for-dummies","provider":"Lusperbooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}