Chess
By: Tony Gillam
Series: Collins need to know?; Need to know?
Publisher: Collins
Published: 2006
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 191
ISBN-13: 9780007205950
Subjects: Chess
Description: Chess is a game with an image problem. This book includes the moves you need to get into the world's greatest board game. Each piece is introduced with its history, and the rules that determine how it can move, and what role it plays in the game. As each piece is presented, there are mini games to play and puzzles to solve.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Getting started; title: Next moves; title: Winning pieces; title: Some simple games; title: ways to avoid losses; title: More ideas; title: Leading players; title: Glossary; title: Need to know more?; title: Index; title: Acknowledgements.