You never get a second chance to make a first impression — especially in the game of chess! By using specific examples, detailed explanations, and diagrams, this friendly guide gives you tips and techniques for analyzing openings and developing strategies that will help you win any chess game . . . from the very first move you make!
Chess openings 101 — understand what an opening is, how they're classified, and how they differ from one another
Keep an open mind — get a grip on what it means to play an open game and how it allows for speedy mobilization of your pieces
Get down and dirty — discover how to play a semi-open game and shake things up by pulling out your best defensive moves
Close in on a win — learn how to maneuver your pieces to the right spot and plan long-range strategies to conquer in a closed game
Advance your game — take your skills to the next level with the English, Reti, and other flank openings that give you flexibility in responding to your opponent's moves
Open the book and find:
How to seize space and limit your opponent's options
Coverage of popular openings, including the Ruy Lopez, the Sicilian, and the King's Indian
Openings featuring rapid piece development
What it means to play open, semi-open, and closed games
Openings that fit your style of play
Ten common mistakes to avoid in the opening
Learn to:
Plan a winning strategy from the first move you make
Analyze your opponent's opening
Improve your game with tips and strategies
Ensure victory with helpful diagrams
You never get a second chance to make a first impression — especially in the game of chess! By using specific examples, detailed explanations, and diagrams, this friendly guide gives you tips and techniques for analyzing openings and developing strategies that will help you win any chess game . . . from the very first move you make!
Chess openings 101 — understand what an opening is, how they're classified, and how they differ from one another
Keep an open mind — get a grip on what it means to play an open game and how it allows for speedy mobilization of your pieces
Get down and dirty — discover how to play a semi-open game and shake things up by pulling out your best defensive moves
Close in on a win — learn how to maneuver your pieces to the right spot and plan long-range strategies to conquer in a closed game
Advance your game — take your skills to the next level with the English, Reti, and other flank openings that give you flexibility in responding to your opponent's moves
Open the book and find:
How to seize space and limit your opponent's options
Coverage of popular openings, including the Ruy Lopez, the Sicilian, and the King's Indian
Openings featuring rapid piece development
What it means to play open, semi-open, and closed games
Openings that fit your style of play
Ten common mistakes to avoid in the opening
Learn to:
Plan a winning strategy from the first move you make
Analyze your opponent's opening
Improve your game with tips and strategies
Ensure victory with helpful diagrams
Chess Openings For Dummies
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Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780470882399 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Wiley |
| Publication date: | 07/08/2010 |
| Series: | For Dummies Books |
| Sold by: | JOHN WILEY & SONS |
| Format: | eBook |
| Pages: | 384 |
| Sales rank: | 466,664 |
| File size: | 8 MB |