Reading: The Complete Chess Player

I didn't know 'rank' and 'file' came from chess. Nor, that 'checkmate' came from Persion for 'The King is dead...'

Good book. I started it years ago -- when I'd taught my daughter to play. When she found I was reading it she hid it. SO! Since she's now lost interest it's time for me to grow in knowledge of the game.

The Complete Chess Player

Anyone know of free play on Internet without ads?