The Complete Idiot's Guide to Chess (3rd Edition)

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In The Complete Idiot's Guide to chess international Grandmaster Patrick Wolff has written the perfect book on the chess basics and quick and easy strategies. From essential information on basic openings and basic endgames to tips on reading your rival's moves, readers will be armed and ready to take on their next opponents. If you are only going to read one chess book in your life, read this one!

For beginner and intermediate levels
Many illustrations and diagrams
Great for teaching

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Skill Level: Beginner (<1200)
Publisher: Penguin
Isbn: 0028641825
Num Pages: 367
Author: Patrick Wolff
Book Category: Intro to chess
Cover: Paperback
Year Published: 2001

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by canzioster - 3 years ago
Venice Italy

Member Since: Feb 2008
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Very nice book to learn the game and have a general overview about tactics, strategy. Exercises are very useful and I found some of them really tough. A lot to learn also in the exercise solutions. Definitely a good book to start.

by Maradonna - 3 years ago
Scotland

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Yeah, this is where I started. As a beginner, I used to find chess books a bit daunting. Heavy with long lines and variations. Nothing like that here, a user frendly book that puts you on the right track and increases your interest.

by bigfundu - 3 years ago
Chennai India

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Though I am a beginner player, I did go through so many other books before zeroing on this one. The book's title says it is for 'idiots' like me :) But I disagree with it. I feel it contains some really sensible tactics and strategies even for advanced players as a refreshment. I would highly recommend it to anybody who wants to start playing a bit stronger.

by Kuraudo - 3 years ago
Alexandria, VA United States

Member Since: Nov 2008
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Thorough, but a bit intimidating toward the end. A good second book following Seirawan's Play Winning Chess.

by SavageLotus - 23 months ago
In front of a computer United States

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Excellent book for a beginner - however, if you have experience un chess at all, I don't think you will get anything out of it. It really is for chess novices. It does that well though!