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

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  • Edition: Paperback
  • Author: Patrick Wolff
  • Skill Range: Beginner
  • Publisher: Penguin
  • Year Published: 2001
  • # of Pages: 367
  • ISBN: 0028641825
Description:

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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by canzioster - 19 months ago
Venice Italy
Member Since: Feb 2008
Member Points: 1

Rating:+++++

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 - 17 months ago
Scotland
Member Since: Jan 2008
Member Points: 2168

Rating:++++-

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 - 14 months ago
Chennai India
Member Since: Oct 2008
Member Points: 391

Rating:+++++

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 - 10 months ago
Alexandria, VA United States
Member Since: Nov 2008
Member Points: 96

Rating:++++-

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

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