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Chess Federation Official Rules of Chess

The U.S. Chess Federation’s Official Rules of Chess is the only official rulebook for chess. Serious players at every level as well as chess club teachers, directors, and tournament sponsors should have it on hand during every match.

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Chess Instructor 2009

The popularity of chess is no accident: in an era of compulsive zapping of TV channels, violent gaming and mobile chatter, learning chess means improving basic skills (like analysis, decision making, strategic thinking, stamina, and dealing with stress) while interacting meaningfully with other pupils. A great job for motivated teachers and coaches.

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Openings Theory

Openings Theory is based on top class games to provide recommended variations for the opening. This way the openings have become somewhat standardized, although there are so many lines (variations) that one should not think that the game has any simplified. There are many variations that are considered to be correct for both WHITE and [...] Read more »

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Chess Tactics

Tactics is probably the most decisive aspect of the game. A player that is extremely good at tactics may beat a superior opponent, whereas inability to handle the tactics is a drawback to further progress. Every chess player who wishes to improve himself needs to practice his ability to count variations and combinations.
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