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Chess Openings For Dummies

By James Eade
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Chess Openings For Dummies by James Eade is not a work of fiction but a practical guide aimed at chess enthusiasts. It offers beginners an introduction to opening strategies, helping readers understand foundational moves and principles to improve their game. Through easy-to-follow instructions and illustrations, it builds confidence for advancing in chess play.
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Gives you tips and techniques for analyzing openings and strategies for winning chess games from the very first move you make. This guide provides you with instructions on the opening chess strategies and gives you the tools you need to develop your own line of attack from the very start.

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Improve your chess game the fast and easy way

You never get a second chance to make a first impression—especially in the game of chess! Chess Openings For Dummies gives you tips and techniques for analysing openings and strategies for winning chess games from the very first move you make!

This friendly, helpful guide provides you with easy-to-follow and step-by-step instructions on the top opening chess strategies and gives you the tools you need to develop your own line of attack from the very start.

  • Includes illustrations to help ensure victory
  • Equips you with the tools and strategies to plan a winning strategy
  • Also serves as a valuable resource for curriculums that use chess as a learning tool

Whether you’re a veteran or novice chess player, Chess Openings For Dummies is the ultimate guide to getting a grip on the openings and variants that will ensure you have all the right moves to open and win any chess game.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780470603642

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 July 2010

Country: United States

Imprint: For Dummies

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 185.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 544g

Pages: 384

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About the Author

James Eade is a United States Chess Federation (USCF) chess master as well as a chess writer, tournament organizer, and teacher. He is the author of Chess For Dummies.

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