Starting with the very basics this book tells you everything you need to know to become a successful chess-player. Dr John Nunn has built up a world-wide reputation for the outstanding clarity of his writings on a wide range of chess topics. This is his first book to tackle the fundamentals of chess. No prior knowledge is assumed. The reader learns 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 Chess psychologyDr John Nunn is a grandmaster from England. He has won four individual gold medals and three team silver medals at Chess Olympiads. In chess problem solving competitions he has three times won the world championship title. He is arguably the most highly acclaimed chess writer in the world with three of his books receiving the prestigious British Chess Federation Book of the Year Award. His classic work Understanding Chess Move by Move is regarded by many as a must-read for all students of the game.