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A Collection of Chess Wisdom

Collected & Organized by Kelly Atkins

The following is a compilation of all the general advice that a chess player needs to know.   It’s an excellent introduction to the wisdom of the game for novice players and a great refresher course for more experienced ones.  It's recommended that this work be read monthly until all the information within it is instantly recallable.

General Principles and Guidelines
Why Didn't Somebody Ever Tell Me These Things?
The Opening
The Middlegame
Attack & Defense
The Endgame
The Practical Player
The Elements
While It Is Your Move

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