Chess For Dummies

Introduction 1

Part 1: Laying the Groundwork for Champion Chess 5

Chapter 1: Tackling Chess Basics 7

Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Pieces and Their Powers 21

Chapter 3: Exploring the Elements of Chess 39

Chapter 4: Going after the King: Check, Stalemate, and Checkmate 63

Chapter 5: Making a Few Special Moves 79

Chapter 6: Got Notation? Re...