Gives full details of exactly how to play chess. This book explains the basic theory and includes many examples of play. It includes chapters on the openings, middle and end games, and a chapter of master games which illustrate how styles of play have changed over the years. It also shows how to enc...

Gives full details of exactly how to play chess. This book explains the basic theory and includes many examples of play. It includes chapters on the openings, middle and end games, and a chapter of master games which illustrate how styles of play have changed over the years. It also shows how to encourage and teach children to play the game.