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The Mammoth book of chess

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The Mammoth book of chess

[Book]

Graham Burgess; foreword by John Nunn.

Rev. ed

Philadelphia, PA

Running Press Book Publishers

2009

570 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm

"New, fully revised and updated edition"--Cover.

Foreword / Grandmaster John Nunn --; Symbols and abbreviations --; Introduction --; Introduction to the second edition --; Introduction to the third edition --; Frequently asked questions --; Part 1: --; Mastering Chess: --; Delivering mate --; Solutions to delivering mate --; Tactics --; Combinations --; Solutions to combinations --; Endgames --; Solutions to endgame challenges --; Chess openings --; Open games --; Semi-open games --; Queen's pawn openings --; Flank openings and miscellaneous systems --; Attack and defense --; Solutions to attack and defense tests --; Part 2: --; World Of Chess: --; Beginning chess --; Chess clock --; Competitive chess --; Computer and internet chess --; Puzzles --; Solutions to puzzles --; Women's, veterans', junior and correspondence chess --; Endgame studies --; Chess in the media --; Part 3: --; Essential Chess Information: --; Glossary of chess terms --; Brief history of the world chess championship --; Appendix A: How to play chess --; Appendix B: Chess notation --; Appendix C: Basic mates --; Appendix D: Bibliography --; Index of games and part games --; Index of openings.

Overview: For rookie chess players or advanced players who simply want to hone their skills, this new edition of the chess classic has been fully revised and updated. With this guide, which includes courses in tactics and attacking strategy, a selection of the greatest games ever played, helpful advice on club and tournament chess, and a useful glossary of chess terms, victory will be yours. Checkmate!

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Graham Burgess; foreword by John Nunn.

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