This book was written to provide new chess players with basic information that will prepare them to play chess in any venue, whether its tournament or club or even just casual games with friends.
"Chess 101 stands alone among chess bookes for beginneers because of its clarity and orginization. This work fills a void as the beginner's book of choice for chess students who want authoritative informtion" - Michael Rhode
This book will cover the topics below:
- The Board, the Pieces, and How to Set Them Up
- The Value of Pieces and How They Move
- How to Write Chess Notation
- The Three Phases of the Game of Chess
- Chess Clocks
- Getting Ready to Play in Your First Tournament
- Basic Rules & Etiquette
- Tips on Playing Winning Chess
- Chess Puzzles