You're no idiot, of course. You know that chess is perhaps the most enjoyable--and challenging--game in the world. For those who play, chess provides a lifetime of fun.  But how do you make the first move to learn the rules--or improve beyond feeling like a pawn?

Don't cry checkmate just yet. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Chess, Third Edition, will guide your every move across the board.

Features:

• An introduction to chess pieces--Pawn, Knight, Bishop, Rook, Queen, and King--and a complete, easy-to-follow explanation of all the rules.
• Hundreds of diagrams throughout so you can easily follow the book's instructions.
• Comprehensive instruction on the same winning tactics and strategies used by Grandmasters.
• Up-to-date information about computer chess--on your PC or in the palm of your hand.

Learn from a Grandmaster how to:

• Castle your King as soon as possible.
• Get the jump on your opponent in the first 10 moves.
• Protect your pieces from capture--and capture your opponent's pieces.
• Recognize when it's time to attack and when it's crucial to defend.
• Find the hidden winning possibilities when your opponent thinks the game is a draw.
• Recognize your opponent's weaknesses--and your own.
• Play chess online or via e-mail.

Specifications:

• Author: Patrick Wolff
• Book Type: Paperback, 2005
• Notation: Algebraic Notation
• Pages: 428