A great book for all those who want to learn how to play chess! Starting with the very basics, grandmaster John Nunn tells the reader everything he or she needs to know to become a successful chess player. No prior knowledge is assumed. The reader learns the fundamentals of chess step-by-step, with each new point illustrated by clear examples. By the end of the book, the reader will be fully ready to take on opponents across the board, or on the Internet, and start winning. Topics include: the rules of chess; chess notation; how to win material; attacking play; the opening; the middlegame; the endgame; and