Table of Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1 – History/Overview
Chapter 2 – How Pieces Move
Chapter 3 – Chess Notation; Piece Values
Chapter 4 – Check, Checkmate, Special Moves
Chapter 5 – Alternative Games
Chapter 6 – Tactics: Forks, Skewers, Pins
Chapter 7– Strategy: Offense & Defense
Chapter 8 - Openings
Chapter 9 – More Openings
Chapter 10 – Middle Game
Chapter 11 – Tactical Problems
Chapter 12– End game
Chapter 13 – Chess Problems
Chapter 14 – Common Mistakes to Avoid
Chapter 15 – Instructive Sample Games
Chapter 16 – Chess Thinking
Chapter 17 – Advanced Chess Problems
Chapter 18 – Computer, Online, and Distance Chess
Chapter 19 - Chess Opportunities: Clubs, Teams, Tournaments,
Chapter 20 - Resources
Glossary