chess

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Chess

from first moves to checkmate
2010
Introduces the rules and strategies of chess, as well as its history and some of the great players and matches.

How to be a winner at chess

1996
Contains twelve basic, simple rules for winning at chess.

The complete chessplayer

1992
Explains the rules and techniques of chess, identifying the elements of the game, and discussing winning methods, tactics, endgames, openings, middle game strategies, and other topics.

Combinations

the heart of chess
1967
An instruction guide to chess, focusing on combinative play, offering step-by-step explanations of pins and counter-pins, Knight forks, smothered mates, and other moves, including those used by master players.

Better chess for average players

1996
Teaches amateur chess players how to improve their chess skills so they can become better players.

Chess is an easy game

1961
An introduction for beginning players to the rules and strategies of chess.

Winning chess tactics

2002
Presents ten "must-know" chess tactics from a master, covering such topics as the pin, knight forks, the skewer, and the discovered check.

Teach yourself better chess

2006
A detailed guide to becoming a better chess player, with seventy-five self-contained lessons.

Science, math, checkmate

32 chess activities for inquiry and problem solving
2008
Contains thirty-two chess activities designed to help students in grades three through eight master science and math skills.

Children and chess

a guide for educators
2006
Presents a guide to teaching chess in the classroom, providing information on the relationship between chess and accepted educational goals and theories, including lesson plans that show how chess can be part of reading, math, science, and social studies.

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