The Complete Idiot's Guide to Chess, Third Edition

Written by a U.S. Chess Champion, International Chess Grandmaster, and longtime instructor, this book includes information for both novice and expert, including over 400 illustrated chessboards and photos; over 20 pages of detailed answer key notes; a completely new chapter on new evidence about chess and its impact on brain power; a guide to the art of chess collectibles; and more. * Foreword by Larry Evans, former International Grandmaster and author of 20 highly acclaimed chess books and a popular monthly advice column in __Chess Life__. * For the beginner or the champ, and for young and old.

Don't make a move without it.

Written by a U.S. Chess Champion, International Chess Grandmaster, and longtime instructor, this book includes information for both novice and expert, including over 400 illustrated chessboards and photos; over 20 pages of detailed answer key notes; a completely new chapter on new evidence about chess and its impact on brain power; a guide to the art of chess collectibles; and more.

• Foreword by Larry Evans, former International Grandmaster and author of 20 highly acclaimed chess books and a popular monthly advice column in Chess Life

• Strong sales for previous editions
• For the beginner or the champ, and for young and old
• Author has a high profile in the chess community

"The most comprehensive, easy-to-follow guide to learning and mastering the game of chess. Written by a U.S. Chess Champion, International Chess Grandmaster, and longtime chess instructor, this book includes information for both novice and expert, including: bull; More than 650 chessboard illustrations bull; More than 20 pages of detailed answer key notes bull; Completely new chapter on new evidence about chess and its impact on brain power bull; A guide to the art of chess collectibles."--Publisher's description Complemented by more than four hundred illustrated chessboards and photographs, an updated introduction to chess discusses the history of the game, tactics, strategies, chess superstars, tournament play, and computer chess, with a new section on the latest research into chess and its effects on brain power and a guide to chess collectibles. Original.