This book takes readers through a complete chess game against Sophia, a girl who has just learned how to move the chess pieces. In the book's game, players are asked to choose among a master level move, a good-okay move, and a third that is just plain bad. The readers await Sophia's next move. With this book, readers will learn to make smart moves in their own real-life chess games, too!

Chess masters on the art of philosophy & chess, showing the essence of each player's style, strengths & weaknesses.

This book features the very best of Dan Heisman's multi-award winning chess column Novice Nook and is full of valuable instruction, insight and practical advice on a wide range of key chess subjects.

In this textbook the author takes as inspiration recent breakthroughs in game playing to explain how and why deep reinforcement learning works. In particular he shows why two-person games of tactics and strategy fascinate scientists, programmers, and game enthusiasts and unite them in a common goal: to create artificial intelligence (AI). After an introduction to the core concepts, environment, and communities of intelligence and games, the book is organized into chapters on reinforcement learning, heuristic planning, adaptive sampling, function approximation, and self-play. The author takes a hands-on approach throughout, with Python code examples and exercises that help the reader understand how AI learns to play. He also supports the main text with detailed pointers to online machine learning frameworks, technical details for AlphaGo, notes on how to play and program Go and chess, and a comprehensive bibliography. The content is class-tested and suitable for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses on artificial intelligence and games. It's also appropriate for self-study by professionals engaged with applications of machine learning and with games development. Finally it's valuable for any reader engaged with the philosophical implications of artificial and general intelligence, games represent a modern Turing test of the power and limitations of AI.

This is the book you have been waiting for. Learn how to play chess and the best chess strategies and tactics to dominate every game and become a savvy chess player. Author explains the origins of chess in ancient india and how it evolved in persia and europe. He takes you step-by-step through the basic rules of how to play chess and demonstrates the most important chess openings. In this book you will: • Have full awareness about the amount of power that each piece wields. • General winning tips • Have in your hands the tips to accelerate your learning • How to become a skillful chess player • Basic opening strategies • How to find an opening that suits your playing style • Tips for improving your chess opening • The best chess openings for white • The best chess openings for black Many chess books for beginners overload you with information about openings, tactics, forks, history, notation, and lot of other stuff beginners don’t need to know. That might work for some people. But in this highly anticipated prequel to the conquer your friends series, i’m going to show you how you can play the game of chess and win in a heinously short amount of time.

Chess, a game of deep thought and strategy, has been captivating minds for centuries. Whether you're looking to develop a new skill, challenge yourself intellectually, or simply enjoy a game that has stood the test of time, chess offers something for everyone. In the digital age, access to chess resources has expanded dramatically, making it easier than ever for beginners to learn the basics and gradually enhance their skills. This eBook is designed to help you navigate the intricate world of chess from the ground up. Starting with the fundamentals, we will explore each piece, every rule, and the strategies that will allow you to compete with more experienced players. By following the principles laid out in this guide, you will gain a deep understanding of chess that will set you on a path of lifelong learning. Chess is not just a game of moving pieces—it's a battle of wits, a test of patience, and a pursuit of creativity. Whether you are completely new to chess or have dabbled in it before but feel overwhelmed by its complexities, this eBook is for you. Every topic is broken down into simple, digestible lessons that progressively build your knowledge and skillset. We'll look at common strategies, how to open a game, navigate the middle game, and finally, how to close a game with style. You'll also learn the importance of good sportsmanship, thinking ahead, and recognizing patterns that recur in many games. As you embark on this chess journey, remember that progress takes time. Chess is a game of mastery, not a sprint. It requires practice, study, and most importantly, patience. However, the rewards are well worth the effort. The skills you gain through chess will transcend the board. You'll develop your ability to think logically, solve problems under pressure, and plan ahead—skills that are invaluable in everyday life. With this guide, you will not only learn how to play chess but also develop a passion for the game that will stay with you for years to come. Let's dive in, take one step at a time, and start your journey to becoming a confident chess player.

Proven tactical tips to strengthen your game Your quick and easy guide to the rules, strategies, and etiquette of chess Kings, queens, knights - does chess seem like a royal pain to grasp? This friendly guide helps you make the right moves. From using the correct terms to engaging in the art of attack, you'll get step-by-step explanations that demystify the game. You'll also find updated information on tournaments and top players, as well as computer chess games and playing chess online! Discover how to: Set up your chessboard Understand the pieces and their powers Recognize the game's patterns Decipher chess notation Employ tactics to gain an advantage Find tournaments and clubs

The first edition of this book was widely hailed as one of the most useful guides to the middle game ever written. nRewritten to incorporate new material from contemporary tournaments, this classic work now steps into the 21st century. Along with over 300 instructive and entertaining examples, Littlewood offers a wealth of general advice and specific hints at the end of each chapter. Taking a fresh and original approach, he inspires the reader - club and tournament players - to look at chess in an imaginative and creative way.

Have you ever wondered if it’s possible to stimulate the growth of nerve cells in the brain in a healthy and natural way other than taking nootropic supplements that are expensive to maintain. The popular puzzle for brain training isn’t doing so much other than making you good in solving puzzle. I will recommend the game of chess for you. The beauty here is that you can learn the rules of chess and start playing in less than 3 hours. All you have to do id to get this book “chess for beginners”and learn the basic tactics, rules and awesome winning strategies and play like a pro. It doesn’t matter if you are a newbie or have gathered some amount of experience with the game of chess. This is a comprehensive guide that will make a difference in your quest of mastering playing of chess. Chess is the ultimate turn-based strategy game. For hundreds of years, it has sharpenedstrategic thinking and decision-making skills of generals and kings. Modern studies have shown that chess promotes brain development at any age and also prevents Alzheimer's, and trains both sides of the brain to work in synergy. This book contains some the following; Introduction to the game of chess How to play chess for beginners Chess setup Basic Chess Rules Capturing pieces How to move chess pieces Advanced Chess Rules So much more GET YOUR COPY NOW

Do you enjoy playing chess? When was the last time you played chess? Have you ever wanted to learn how to play chess? If you answered yes to any of those questions, this is the book for you. It contains various games you play with that old chessboard you have in your basement closet. If some of the chessmen are missing, not a problem! Some of the games do not even use all the pieces. If have you extra chessmen because you put two (2) sets in the same container, great! For some of the games, those extra piece will come in handy. There are even some new play alternatives for the chess professionals we all wish we could have been. What are you waiting? Let's play chess!