The Everything Chess Basics Book (Everything Series)

If you're looking to learn about the game of chess--and win--The Everything Chess Basics Book provides you with the perfect introduction. Endorsed by the United States Chess Federation, The Everything Chess Basics Book is an authoritative guide that appeals to chess players of all ages and skill. From understanding the chess pieces to learning the basic moves to forming a winning strategy, The Everything Chess Basics Book teaches readers all they need to know to sharpen their skills and pick up a few advanced techniques and tricks along the way. The Everything Chess Basics Book also features information on: special moves; threats; types of chess; chess ethics and sportsmanship; notation, scoring, and timing; and more! Packed with hundreds of clear diagrams, The Everything Chess Book will have you declaring "Checkmate!" in no time. If you're looking to learn about the game of chess-and win-The Everything® Chess Basics Book provides you with the perfect introduction. Endorsed by the United States Chess Federation and coauthored by Anne Ashton, Director of Marketing, Advertising, and Outreach for the U.S.C.F. and Peter Kurzdorfer, editor of Chess Life magazine, The Everything® Chess Basics Book is an authoritative guide that appeals to chess players of all ages-and skill.

From understanding the chess pieces to learning the basic moves to forming a winning strategy, The Everything® Chess Basics Book teaches readers all they need to know to sharpen their skills and pick up a few advanced techniques and tricks along the way.

The Everything® Chess Basics Book also features information on:

*Special moves
*Threats
*Types of chess
*Chess ethics and sportsmanship
*Notation, scoring, and timing

Packed with hundreds of clear diagrams, The Everything® Chess Book will have you declaring Checkmate! in no time.

Anne Ashton is the Director of Marketing, Advertising, and Outreach for the U.S. Chess Federation, and has a master of science in journalism from Columbia University. She lives in Lagrangeville, NY.

Peter Kurzdorfer is the editor of both Chess Life and School Mates magazines. Mr. Kurzdorfer gained his Master rating in 1981 and earned the Original Life Master title in 1991. He began teaching chess in the early 1980s and served as Resident Chess Master in Bradford, PA, throughout most of the 1990s. He lives in Franklinville, NY.

Cover 1 Copyright 5 Contents 6 About the U.S. Chess Federation 9 Acknowledgments 10 Top Ten Reasons to Learn the Game of Chess 11 Introduction 12 Chapter 1: What Is Chess? 14 Chapter 2: The Chessboard 28 Chapter 3: The Pieces and Pawns 40 Chapter 4: Ending the Game 54 Chapter 5: Special Moves 70 Chapter 6: Notation 86 Chapter 7: Basic Strategy 102 Chapter 8: Threats 128 Chapter 9: Planning Checkmate 150 Chapter 10: How to Plan Ahead 178 Chapter 11: What the Pieces Can Do 200 Chapter 12: Tactical Weapons 218 Chapter 13: Putting It All Together 230 Chapter 14: The World of Chess 256 Chapter 15: Chess Computers 272 Appendix A: Glossary 284 Appendix B: Frequently Asked Questions 288 Index 296 Provides background on the game of chess, its different forms, and the U.S. Chess Federation, presents an introduction to the chessboard and playing pieces, explains various strategies and moves, and discusses chess computers, clubs, exhibitions, and recordkeeping.