Tricks Traps and Tips

This Tricks, Traps and Tips is an English-language paperback chess book by Dean Ippolito for beginners and improving players who want to build a more confident opening repertoire through practical tactics, traps and common patterns from the first moves.

What this book covers

The chapters focus on clear tactical themes, so you do more than memorise opening tricks and traps. You also get a better grasp of the basics of sound opening play, including piece development and the importance of the centre. That makes it easier to turn theory into practical decisions at the board and spot familiar opportunities more quickly.

This is the first volume in a three-book series. Ippolito uses it to give readers tools for starting the game with greater confidence, with topics such as the Center Fork Trick, the Fried Liver Attack and other useful opening ideas.

Who it suits

This is a good choice for anyone learning chess in English, returning to the game after a break, or looking to organise the basics of opening play without diving straight into heavy theory. It also makes a practical gift for an ambitious beginner.

About the author

Dean Ippolito is the author of this book and the creator of the Wojo's Weapons series. He is also an International Master.

Key details

• Product type: chess book
• Author: Dean Ippolito
• Language: English
• Format: paperback
• Series position: first volume in a three-book series
• Pages: 223
• Subject: opening tactics, traps and practical opening play
• Named topics: Center Fork Trick and Fried Liver Attack