Chess Asap!
Published on 3. July 2018
Book
Paperback/Softback
168 pages
978-1-58042-369-4 (ISBN)
Description
Readers learn how to play and win at chess ASAP!
This easy-to-read primer shows, step by step, all the information readers need to sit down and play chess ASAP! Everything necessary to play the game is contained here-the rules of play, how to set up the board and move the pieces, plus chess notation (it's easy!), speed chess, competing in tournaments for cash and prizes and becoming a rated chess player.
Fifteen power-packed chapters and 135 chess diagrams cover everything-from the most effective opening moves and why they're the best plays to make, to traps and tactics for capturing pieces, to the strategies players need to checkmate opponents. Avery Cardoza reveals the secrets of smart chess play including clever ways to save hopelessly lost games, and talks about his adventures playing-and beating-New York City chess hustlers, and taking on the U.S. Chess Champion in a prearranged match.
Readers can pick up this book now and get ready to enjoy the wonderful game of chess!
This easy-to-read primer shows, step by step, all the information readers need to sit down and play chess ASAP! Everything necessary to play the game is contained here-the rules of play, how to set up the board and move the pieces, plus chess notation (it's easy!), speed chess, competing in tournaments for cash and prizes and becoming a rated chess player.
Fifteen power-packed chapters and 135 chess diagrams cover everything-from the most effective opening moves and why they're the best plays to make, to traps and tactics for capturing pieces, to the strategies players need to checkmate opponents. Avery Cardoza reveals the secrets of smart chess play including clever ways to save hopelessly lost games, and talks about his adventures playing-and beating-New York City chess hustlers, and taking on the U.S. Chess Champion in a prearranged match.
Readers can pick up this book now and get ready to enjoy the wonderful game of chess!
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Brooklyn, NY
United States
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 213 mm
Width: 137 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
200 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-58042-369-4 (9781580423694)
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Person
Avery Cardoza is the world's foremost authority on gambling and a million-selling author of more than 100 books and advanced strategies. He is the founder of Cardoza Publishing, (publisher of more than 200 gaming titles.) Millions of players have learned how to play and win money at gambling following his no-nonsense practical advice.