The Right Way to Play Chess

I can see myself coming back to this book to help it further.

Start to learn how to play Chess as follows:

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I became serious when I bought this book. Pritchard's agenda is to take the absolute beginner to the standard expected of a good club player. That's quite a leap, but it's a goal Pritchard achieves with ease and style. Beginning with an explanation of how the pieces move, we move through basic concepts forks, pins, en passant etc.

OPEN WITH A PAWN

All of the subjects are handled in a highly literate style that is accessible to all ages, with the sure-footedness of a seasoned master, and without condescension. The reader feels assured that the lessons being given are of the highest quality, and that the principles absorbed will always be relevant, regardless of fashion. Prior to reading this book, I knew how the pieces moved, and considered myself a chess player. Yet I was constantly defeated by friends, and grew increasingly frustrated at the apparent ease with which they did this.

Having read the book, the defeats came to an abrupt halt strangely, so did the games - a coincidence, I'm sure. I cannot imagine a better book for giving you a rock-solid foundation on which to build your chess career.

I must admit that I am only on the 3rd chapter of this book. I began reading it 4 days ago.

It has helped me tremendously. I had to give it a rating before I finished the book to let those who are in a similar position see how great this book is. I have been playing street chess for about 7 years. I must say that I was pretty good or at least thought I was. I had no formal training, I didn't even know what an 'opening' was. I could play but didn't have a solid foundation of strategy and tactics. For the past 3 months I have been searching for a book that would give me a good foundation.

It was necessary for me to Reassess my chess from the ground up. Several books were over my head and I thought about the Idiot's Guide. Anyway, "The Right Way to Play.. I was getting my behind kicked on yahoo chess, but this book and a few puzzles has helped me to finally win some games. And I am only on page 95!! I hope I finish tonight since it is the weekend and I can go back and be more competitive. Good book, but you will need more to supplement this. I suggest puzzle books, and books dedicated to tactics, strategies, combos, sacrifices, and the openings.

You want to get these pieces out from behind the pawns so they can attack.

What is he up to? Then decide on your own plan.

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Always look at all your possibilities. But always double-check your moves before you play them.

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Castling is a move that allows you to move your king to safety and bring your rook into play. If your opponent neglects to castle, you might be able to launch an attack on his king. This is the only move in which more than one piece may be moved in a turn. But look at what will happen to your piece if you take his — will you get picked off?

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Always be looking for ways to move lots of your men into position to attack the enemy king. Some of your pieces will be taken. If you see a good move, sit on your hands and look for a better one. Patient thinking is the key to chess success. Now the pawns become more important. If you can advance a pawn to the farthest row away from you, that pawn becomes a queen. Your king is said to be in check when your opponent threatens to use one of his pieces to capture the king on his next move.