This comprehensive rulebook is the only guide sanctioned and compiled by the US Chess Federation, the governing body for chess in the United States. It is designed as a reference for all chess players—but especially tournament chess...

Competitive chess is not only about presenting your chess knowledge and turning it into a full point or defending a position for 5 hours and then missing to claim a three-fold repetition just because you are unaware of the chess rules and their proper...

Ever been confused by the division of a tournament prize fund? Wonder how to fix an incorrectly set clock? How can players file a complaint? Can someone explain official and unofficial ratings? What’s the secret to dealing with chess lawyers? Is there a...

BRAND NEW FOR 2014!!This comprehensive rulebook is the only guide sanctioned and compiled by the U.S. Chess Federation (USCF), the governing body for chess in the United States. It is designed to be a useful reference for all chess players, especially...

Book Description This is THE book that first introduced a concept that has revolutionized tournament chess for most players. The concept is simply to create a database of chess games, sorted by openings, and then see which opening moves produce the best...

  Publisher: Ishi Press Author: Kenneth Harkness Year of Publication: 2008 (2nd) Pages: 384 Notation Type: Notationless (NO)   Book Description This book was originally published as The Official Blue Book and Encyclopedia of Chess...