Publisher's Synopsis
"Chess: Chess Mastery For Beginners" is a well-rounded introduction to the principles guiding the playing of chess. From this book you will learn why chess is often referred to as the royal game. Moreover, you will see why many people consider it a game of the sharp minds; an elitist game. Even then, you will realize that a lot of the difficulties associated with the game are a matter of perception and not reality, and that you can also be a successful chess player if only you adhere to the basics.
In this book, "Chess: Chess Mastery For Beginners," you will learn:
- What, exactly, is involved in a game of chess
- The pieces that are used in chess and the historical significance of each
- How to handle each playing piece within the rules
- Where the game of chess originated and how old it is
- How the game of chess spread in the US
- Possible chess openings and the impact of each on winning
- How to plan and develop a winning strategy
- How to be tactical in order to secure a win
- Common mistakes to avoid
- Simple steps in teaching chess to a child
- Simple practical demonstrations of chess moves
- The essence of queening
- How to castle and the importance of castling
- Situations when castling is possible
- Meaning of an outpost square in chess
- How to utilize an outpost square on a chessboard
- Importance of trading pieces and circumstances when trading is viable
- Different terminologies used in chess and their meaning
- Possible chess closing moves
- How to handle your endgame successfully with just a few pieces
- The importance of utilizing your king to conquer in chess
- When to bring your king out into the chess playfield.
- How chess keeps you young and intuitive, and its positive impact on your IQ
- The meaning of Zugzwang and Zwischenzug and their significance in chess General dos and don'ts in chess
