Chess is an enthralling game that provides countless hours of
enjoyment for players young and old, but it's true that for the
beginner it can often seem like an intimidating prospect. Have you
tried your luck at learning the game but have been put off by its
sheer complexity, not to mention some of the demanding books on the
subject. Don't give up, there's help on the way! Chess for Rookies
is a fun-to-read guide for the regular person. Assuming no prior
knowledge of this famous game, Craig Pritchett takes the reader on
a journey through the crucial basics of chess. Mixed with
instruction and humour, this book is an ideal way to learn chess
and improve your skills. Reading this book you will: *Learn how to
set up the chessboard *Discover how the pieces move, and understand
their strengths and weaknesses *Gain knowledge of the basic chess
tactics and strategies *Realize when to attack and when to defend
*Learn the basics of the opening, middlegame and endgame
*Understand tricky ideas such as castling and en passant *Find
descriptions of all the strange-sounding chess terms *Discover the
best places to play chess, whether on the board or on your computer
*Find out who's who in the chess world *Be ready to beat your
friends at chess!
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