{"product_id":"chess-openings-for-dummies-paperback","title":"Chess Openings for Dummies - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJames Eade\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eCarsten Hansen\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSet yourself up for success by understanding the art of the chess opening\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eChess Openings For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e helps beginning and intermediate chess players improve their game by making the first few moves count. With a strong opening, you can dictate the flow of the game, control the center, and keep your king safe. This book shows you how to make tactical early moves that put you on a strong footing for the rest of the game. Chess master James Eade shares his expert knowledge for coming out triumphant in open, semi-open, closed, and semi-closed games. Plus, you'll discover the perks of advancing with flank openings and learn the major mistakes to avoid. Learn the importance of online competitions, computers, and faster-paced chess events and their impact on the game. In language anyone can understand, this Dummies guide helps you gain a strategic advantage in chess. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscover the most effective openings for open and closed games\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdvance your game with new and advanced opening techniques\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn why certain openings have become more popular--and why you should use them\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGain the upper hand in the first few moves and keep opponents on their toes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking to improve your chess openings? \u003ci\u003eChess Openings For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e makes it easy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThere's no underestimating the opening\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn chess, the first few moves are critical. \u003ci\u003eChess Openings For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e explains why, and it teaches you how to use various openings to control the center, build a strong position, and keep your king safe. You'll discover dozens of the most popular openings, and you'll find out when to use them, so you'll be equipped with plenty of options for turning your next game to your advantage. This fun-to-read book also updates you on chess sites and resources that will help you with your game. Set yourself up for chess success--call it the Dummies Gambit. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside ...\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck out different opening types\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose an opening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscover the Sicilian, the Queen's Gambit, and many more popular openings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTry openings in online chess\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand how to think like a master\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevelop opening-to-endgame strategies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBe introduced to opening strategies of the world's best players\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJames Eade\u003c\/b\u003e became a United States Chess Federation chess master in 1981. International organizations awarded him the master title in 1990 (for correspondence) and in 1993 (for regular tournament play). Today, he writes about and teaches chess. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCarsten Hansen\u003c\/b\u003e is a FIDE Master (1990) and Trainer (2016) and is one of the most prolific authors of chess books, with more than sixty books to his credit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 416\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.83 x 9.13 x 7.42 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 02, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52018207621421,"sku":"9781394344994","price":27.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/chess-openings-for-dummies-paperback-2130565.webp?v=1777441387","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/chess-openings-for-dummies-paperback","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}