How to Beat Anyone At Chess

The good news is that learning chess is easy and fun, and mastering the art of checkmating is very attainable to the smart individual with a little practice and a little guts.  


Contents


Introduction: What Is Chess?


The History of Chess in a Nutshell


How to Play

-Object of the Game

-Setup and notation

-Pieces and Their Moves

-Special Moves You May Not Have Known About

-Check and Checkmate, Finish Your Opponent!

-Draws, Better Than Losing


Chess Strategy


Openings -Goals, The Open Game, Semi-Open Game, Closed Game

Foolís Mates -Learn how to win in two moves, Scholarís mate In four moves

Middle Game Strategy -Special moves, exchanges, pawn strategy, combinations

Endgame Strategy -Types of checkmate, promotion, avoiding draws


Intermediate Lessons

-20 Secrets of Good Game Play

-Chess Problems -to hone your mental skills


Resources

-Websites

-Books


Chess Variations


Chess and Chess Board Puzzles