{"product_id":"the-complete-idiots-guide-to-chess-2nd-edition","title":"The Complete Idiot's Guide to Chess (2nd Edition)","description":"Confused by esoteric chess terms like castling, forking, and making Luft? Can't tell whether you've got your opponent in check or checkmate? This book will tell you everything you need to know to become a budding Kasparov, from the names of pieces and their movements to tactics and strategies, from advanced maneuvers to setting up chess tournaments and clubs where you can test your skills. Also covered: a history of chess, from its beginnings in ancient India to how it became the world's most played game; all the basics of the board and the pieces; elementary rules and object of the game; famous openings and well-know tactics; sneak attacks and other tricky plays; exercises that explain strategies and chess-move annotations (often found in newspapers); and advice for using the Internet and computer programs to better your game and tips on starting a chess club or tournament.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0028641825\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.0028641825.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Wolff, Patrick\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly!  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41518441529402,"sku":"DBV.0028641825.G","price":8.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/0028641825-0.jpg?v=1783909257","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/the-complete-idiots-guide-to-chess-2nd-edition","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}