Chess: The Very Basics (Chess is Fun Book 34)

Chess: The Very Basics is a clear, simple, yet comprehensive introduction to chess. It was specifically written for and designed to be read on a tablet. There are more than 150 full size diagrams, clear text, and very simple explanations that will have you playing confidently.

There are clear explanations for how each piece moves and captures. You will learn how to set up the board and start a game. There are simple checkmates and many complete games with clear discussion about every move. There are even some master level strategies, including a discussion of the four laws of chess.

You will learn about discovered checks and double checks. You will learn how to castle, when you can and when you cannot. There are examples of pins and forks and en passant captures. There’s even a final section of commonly asked questions with their answers.

The book also includes a discussion of several openings to help you get started.

This book is the most basic in the Chess is Fun series. You can progress from here to my Introduction to Chess Strategy.

Unlike many other inexpensive chess e-books, these are fully annotated in understandable, simple language. The profuse use of diagrams make these among the first chess books that you can read WITHOUT A BOARD at your side.

Jon Edwards won the 10th United States Correspondence Championship in 1997 and the 8th North American Invitational Correspondence Chess Championship in 1999.