Chess 101: Everything a New Chess Player Needs to Know!

This book was written to provide new chess players with basic information that will prepare them to play chess, such as how to set up the board, how the pieces move, (including castling and en passant), how to write chess notation, chess etiquette and more. However, because it's for the beginner player, it does not include strategy.

Endorsed by Chess.com.

What chess experts are saying about Chess 101:

"The moment I opened Chess 101, I knew Dave had accomplished something great: a truly simple guide to learning and enjoying the game. Many attempt this feat, but few beginner chess manuals really succeed in keeping things simple while highlighting the best parts of the game of chess!"

DANIEL RENSCH
International Master and Vice-President of Chess.com and ChessKid.com
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"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 and teacher who was portrayed by Ben Kingsley in the film Searching for Bobby Fischer
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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."