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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #599146 in Books
• Published on: 1995-01-17
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 64 pages

Customer Reviews

An invaluable resource for beginners
The usual definition of a classic is something that endures the test of time. By this criteria the game of chess, which originated in India nearly 1,500 years ago, with its millions of devoted players certainly qualifies. But, it is posessed of an intimidating learning curve that can throw off the potential newcomer. Fred Wilson's 101 Questions on How to Play Chess is an ideal primer. This thin volume capably explains the fundamentals and breaks down the walls of complexity-even suggesting titles for the reader reader who wishes to learn more and, more importantly, rates them by experience level. I would reccomend it highly.

101 Questions
I was in a tournament two weeks ago and first I read his book and I finished Second out of fourteen schools. I owe all of my success to Fred Wilson. I just want to thank him for publishing such a great book and I will read further books that he writes so I can become a better chess player

A great beginner book and a quick refresher for others
This is an excellent beginner's book as well as a quick refresher for intermediate players. Fred Wilson poses and answers 101 questions ranging from "4. Is there a special way the board should be placed?" and "26. How does the knight move?" to "73. What exactly throws off beginners in the endgame?"

The book is only 76 pages and, as a Dover publication, costs about a dollar. I give one of these away to every friend and acquaintance I teach chess to, and so far I've always been thanked for it. Of course, I also keep one for myself, to help me remember the important points of endgames and what terms like "fianchetto" mean. Fred Wilson covers a great range of beginning chess topics in a very small and inexpensive volume. There's no reason not to buy a copy or two.