Chess: Master the Ancient Game of Chess! Learn Basic Tactics, Openings and Essential Chess Strategies - Hardcover

For hundreds of years, people have taken their armies to battle on a checkered battlefield, employing skill and patience to capture their opponent's forces. Chess is an ancient game that allows players to exercise their minds. With this guide, you will learn the rules of the game, and how to identify and utilize each chess piece. Whether you want to draw the game out to expand your technique or rapidly conquer your opponent to a swift defeat, this book will teach you how to understand and plan your next move. It will teach you how to anticipate and counter the moves of your opponent. It all begins with the opening game - deciding whether to begin with a Ruy Lopez opening, Slav Defense, or many more. There are multiple options to consider. Foreseeing the opening moves of your opponent helps to setup a counter play and stop them in there tracks. With the dozens of popular methods described in this book, you will have no trouble making your first move. And as you turn the pages, it will guide you through to the end-game. From pawns to kings, explore the ancient world of chess with this beginner's guide to tactics and strategies, and become a master of the board.