How To Beat Anyone At Chess : The Best Chess Tips, Moves, and Tactics to Checkmate

Learn to take the king like a pro with this essential, easy-to-understand guidebook for chess players everywhere no matter what your skill level! Whether you’ve played a few matches or are completely new to the game, How to Beat Anyone at Chess helps you master leading strategies for one of the hardest games out there. Each page guides you through important moves with easy-to-understand explanations and tips for staying ahead of your opponent. From utilizing the queen's power to slaying your rival’s king, you'll learn all about the traps, squeezes, and sacrifices that give players an extra edge and how you can use these techniques to beat the competition. The ultimate guide to conquering the classic game, How to Beat Anyone at Chess will show you how to become a grandmaster in no time! Cover Title Page Table of Contents Introduction Preface: Where Did It Come From? Part I: The Basics Chapter 1: The Board and the Pieces Chapter 2: The Object of the Game Chapter 3: En Passant and Other Special Moves Chapter 4: Notation—Keeping Track of Your Game Part II: Beating Your Opponent Chapter 5: The Basics of Strategy in a Chess Game Chapter 6: The Importance of the Opening Chapter 7: Special Attacks Chapter 8: The Next Few Moves Chapter 9: Build Your Arsenal of Chess Tactics Chapter 10: Dominating the Endgame Part III: The Amazing World of Chess Chapter 11: The World of Competitive Chess Chapter 12: Famous Matches and Players Appendix A: Computerized Chess and Online Resources Appendix B: Glossary Copyright Offers a guide to important chess techniques and principles to help players develop the skills needed to beat opponents, from the basics of play to specific tactics and strategies, as well as a look at the world of competitive chess