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Fire final position tal is a bishop and five pawns ahead. Wolff explains the principles, illuminates them with examples, then gives the reader a number of problems at the end of the chapter to work through, with answers in the back of the book, to cement the ideas. The complete idiots guide to chess, 3rd edition by. Learn to play chess like a boss ebook por patrick wolff. The complete idiots guide to chess, 2e the complete idiots guide series by patrick wolff. Chess champion and international grandmaster, teaches readers quick and easy strategies for learning chess basics. Books by patrick wolff author of the complete idiots. In the pages of this book, youll find an introduction to all the chess pieces including their strengths and weaknesses, tips on how to protect your pieces and prevent their capture, and guidance on when to attack and defend like a boss. Complete idiots guide to chess by patrick wolff 2005. Our top 10 list according to category and players rating. The book builds on and extends the ideas and concepts introduced in pandolfinis ultimate guide to chess above with lots of practical examples. The complete idiots guide to chess, 3rd edition by patrick.
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