Chess for Dummies
Chapter One
Tackling the Chess Basics
In This Chapter
* Learning what chess is all about
* Familiarizing yourself with the chessboard
* Setting up your army
If you're new to chess, don't despair. No chess gene decides who can and
can't play. Everyone can learn to play a passable game of chess, and after
you come on board, it's just a matter of time until you find someone you can
play well against. If you're satisfied with participating in an endlessly fascinating
and stimulating mental activity - an activity that sports a rich history
and may provide you with countless hours of amusement - you're in luck.
You can play chess; take my word for it.
In this chapter, I define the game of chess and discuss the basics of how you
play and the materials you need.
Chesstacular! The Basics of the Game
Chess is a board game for two - one player uses white pieces, and the other
uses black. Each player gets 16 pieces to maneuver (see Chapter 2 for a rundown
of the piece profiles). Players take turns moving one piece at a time, ... read full excerpt from Chess For Dummies, 2nd Edition ebook
