Chess is really catching on, and this book helps readers catch on fast. According to the U.S. Chess Federation, the number of chess enthusiasts has increased by almost 50 percent in the last five years. It's a complex game, with moves and counter moves and complicated strategies that can be intimidating. This book eliminates the fear factor, walks readers step by step through basic moves, and pictures a variety of openings, defenses, gambits, strategies, and endgames. It also includes information about playing chess on the computer, both online and offline. Jon Edwards, PhD (Pennington, NJ) is a Senior International Master in chess and is among the top 200 players in the world. He has written six books, including "The Chess Analyst" (0-938650-71-8), and runs Chess is Fun, a popular Web site for learning how to play.
- ISBN10 6610741662
- ISBN13 9786610741663
- Publish Date 3 February 2007 (first published 1 December 2006)
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 21 August 2012
- Publish Country US
- Imprint John Wiley & Sons
- Format eBook
- Pages 303
- Language English