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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Chess, Third Edition

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Chess, Third Edition
By Patrick Wolff

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Don't make a move without it.

Written by a U.S. Chess Champion, International Chess Grandmaster, and longtime instructor, this book includes information for both novice and expert, including over 400 illustrated chessboards and photos; over 20 pages of detailed answer key notes; a completely new chapter on new evidence about chess and its impact on brain power; a guide to the art of chess collectibles; and more.

• Foreword by Larry Evans, former International Grandmaster and author of 20 highly acclaimed chess books and a popular monthly advice column in Chess Life
• Strong sales for previous editions
• For the beginner or the champ, and for young and old
• Author has a high profile in the chess community


Product Details

  • Amazon Sales Rank: #59674 in Books
  • Published on: 2005-05-03
  • Released on: 2005-05-03
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Dimensions: .95" h x 7.38" w x 9.12" l, 1.47 pounds
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 448 pages

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About the Author

Patrick Wolff is a two-time U.S. Chess Champion (1992 and 1995) and an International Chess Grand-master. Patrick writes a chess column for the Boston Globe.  In addition, he has been a chess coach and instructor and has appeared in several instructional chess videos.