How to Beat ANYONE At Chess

The good news is that learning chess is easy and fun, and mastering the art of checkmating is very attainable to the smart individual with a little practice and a little guts. Contents Introduction: What Is Chess? The History of Chess in a Nutshell How to Play -Object of the Game -Setup and notation -Pieces and Their Moves -Special Moves You May Not Have Known About -Check and Checkmate, Finish Your Opponent! -Draws, Better Than Losing Chess Strategy Openings -Goals, The Open Game, Semi-Open Game, Closed Game Fool’s Mates -Learn how to win in two moves, Scholar’s mate In four moves Middle Game Strategy -Special moves, exchanges, pawn strategy, combinations Endgame Strategy -Types of checkmate, promotion, avoiding draws Intermediate Lessons -20 Secrets of Good Game Play -Chess Problems -to hone your mental skills Resources -Websites -Books Chess Variations Chess and Chess Board Puzzles