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Herminio Baez from BGS Chess

says this about Chess 101:

"I very much enjoyed reading Chess 101. I found it to be just what the parents of upcoming chess giants need: a clear explanation of the rudiments of the game. It also takes the mystery out of the tournament environment, chess clocks, en passant and other aspects of chess that often confuse new players. Great job!"

Chess 101, a new chess book for beginners

Chess 101 is a beginner chess book that covers virtually everything a new and/or beginning chess player needs to know to begin playing the great game of chess.

Learning how to play chess involves more than just knowing how to move the pieces, that's why Chess 101 covers all of the following topics and more!

• Types of boards and pieces
• Setting up the board
• The value of the pieces
• How the pieces move, including castling and "en passant"
• Chess notation
• The three phases of the game of chess
• An overview of faster chess games
• How to study chess
• Tips to winning chess
• What a chess rating is and how to get one
• Chess clock rules
• Rules and etiquette
• The mechanics of a tournament

Chess 101 also contains over two dozen exhibits, designed to help you learn to play chess with ease

Order now for just $7.95!

For international orders outside of the U.S. and Canada, please order through Barnes and Noble.com by clicking here.

For bulk orders of more than 10 copies,

please contact us directly and mention BGS Chess.

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Please see below for endorsements from Bruce Pandolfini, Bill Cornwall, Michael Rohde and many others.

"Whether you want to know anything from setting up the board and moving the pieces, to the rules and etiquette of the game, to competing in your first tournament, you’ll find it all and much more in Chess 101. Dave has given us a delightful introduction to the royal game. Enjoy and learn!"

Bruce Pandolfini

Chess author, teacher and coach and was portrayed by Ben Kingsley

in the 1993 film Searching for Bobby Fischer

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"This basic how-to manual, written in a simple and logical way, opens the door to the world of chess. It provides newcomers easy access to the intriguing and exciting challenges of both casual and tournament play."

Bill Cornwall

Former Florida chess champion and national award-winning

chess trainer and columnist who has served on the

U.S. Chess Federation’s Chess In Education and Rules committees

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"Chess 101 stands alone among chess books for beginners because of its clarity and organization. In Chess 101, Dave Schloss moves seamlessly from the board setup and piece description, to the moves and relative values of the pieces, to chess notation, and then on to elements of chess strategy. This work fills a void as the beginner's book of choice, for chess students grade four or older, through adult, who want authoritative information. The reader will also learn all about how to get started in chess tournaments and how to get more involved in the fascinating game of chess."

Michael Rohde

Grandmaster and former U.S. High School Champion,

U.S. Junior Champion and U.S. Open Champion

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"It doesn't seem possible with all of the chess books available today, that a small brief beginner's guide could fill any unmet need, yet this little book is worth a beginner's attention - whether adult or child - either on one's own or in a beginner's class."

Georgia Chess Magazine

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"A fun and easy-to-read book that puts years of insight into one volume. From how the pieces move, to basic rules, etiquette, getting ready to play in your first tournament and more, this book is the doorway into the world of chess. It's a book I wish I had when I was a beginner. It should be everyone's first chess book!"

Ernesto Alvarez

Chess instructor and USCF national chess master

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Order now for just $7.95!

For international orders outside of the U.S. and Canada, please order through Barnes and Noble.com by clicking here.

For bulk orders of more than 10 copies,

please contact us directly and mention BGS Chess.

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Also, be sure to check out my chess blog!

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This little chess book includes a collection of chess information not often found in one place!

Order now for just $7.95!

For international orders outside of the U.S. and Canada, please order through Barnes and Noble.com

by clicking here.

For bulk orders of more than 10 copies, please contact us directly and mention

BGS Chess.