The good news is that learning chess is easy and fun, and mastering the art of checkmating is very attainable to the smart individual with a little practice and a little guts. Contents Introduction: What Is Chess? The History of Chess in a Nutshell How to Play -Object of the Game -Setup and notation -Pieces and Their Moves -Special Moves You May Not Have Known About -Check and Checkmate, Finish Your Opponent -Draws, Better Than Losing Chess Strategy Openings -Goals, The Open Game, Semi-Open Game, Closed Game Fool's Mates -Learn how to win in two moves, Scholar's mate In four moves Middle Game Strategy -Special moves, exchanges, pawn strategy, combinations Endgame Strategy -Types of checkmate, promotion, avoiding draws Intermediate Lessons -20 Secrets of Good Game Play -Chess Problems -to hone your mental skills Resources -Websites -Books Chess Variations Chess and Chess Board Puzzles