chess

Teaches common mating positions and combinations, conventional moves and principles to apply when playing chess.

An introduction to chess that uses illustrations and step-by-step instructions to explain the moves, strategies, and philosophy of winning chess.

Provides background on the game of chess, its different forms, and the U.S. Chess Federation, presents an introduction to the chessboard and playing pieces, explains various strategies and moves, and discusses chess computers, clubs, exhibitions, and recordkeeping.

Step-by-step pictures and instructions explain the moves, chess pieces, rules of the game, and strategy.

Discusses all aspects of the game and provides insights into methods of calculating variations and psychological factors.

Describes the game of chess, from the basic moves to strategies for attack and defense, with chapters on the history of the game, great champions, competitions, and computer chess.

Eleven-year-old Sam Bamford's on-line chess pal is in New York to play in a tournament, but Sam's sister and cousin are wary because Vlad has pointy teeth, comes from Romania, and admits to keeping secrets.

Presents fifty "ABCs of Chess" columns from "Chess Life" magazine, which teach the basics of the game, covering such aspects as the opening, tactics, position play, minor pieces, rooks, the queen and king, planning and analysis, and the closed game.

Details the necessary information for beginner chess players, and couples it with the excitement of the battle.

When Pooka turns all of the merpeople into stone, Thistle hopes to secure their release by winning a chess game against the evil sea witch.