The Big Book of Chess: Everything You Need to Know to Win at Chess

Description of The Big Book of Chess:
Everything You Need to Know to Win at Chess

The Big Book of Chess: Everything You Need to Know to Win at Chess, is written by Eric Schiller. Readers not only learn the basics of chess and how to play it well, they also learn all about the game from world champions and their famous games. It also has all sorts of chess trivia and interesting bits about famous people who just love playing chess.
 
The Big Book of Chess: Everything You Need to Know to Win at Chess, tells you all about the game of chess from the elementary rules to sophisticated strategies. Youll learn how to attack and defend, set devious traps, win material, and checkmate the opponent.
 
Schiller shows you how to plan moves in advance, anticipate opponents moves, and get the most out of your pieces. The many ways of beginning each game are discussed at length, and youll learn what to do when you have gained the advantage.
 
Then, when its time to finish off the enemy, Schiller discusses the ways to end the game. Toward the end of the book, more advanced techniques are presented that will pave the road to chess mastery.
 
This book is presented with an easy-to-read format, with big print, sidebars, and clear explanations.
 
About the Author: Eric Schiller is widely considered one of the worlds foremost chess analysts, writers and teachers,--especially on opening play. He is the author of 80 chess books. He is internationally famous for his definitive studies on openings, chess theories and large body of work. Schiller is a National and Life Master, and an International Arbiter of F.I.D.E. chess tournaments. He has been featured on the front page of the NY Times, as well as being interviewed dozens more times in major media around the world.

Specifications for The Big Book of Chess:
Everything You Need to Know to Win at Chess

• Item #: CA1334
• Skill Level: All levels (1000+)
• Publisher: Cardoza
• ISBN: 1580421334
• # Pages: 313 pages
• Author: Eric Schiller
• Book Category: Endgames
• Cover: Paperback
• Year Published: 2006