Start Playing Chess Today!

Oversized illustrations, easy instruction and callout tips and quizzes make for a perfect recipe for new chess players ready to step in and immediately start playing.

Perfect for players new to the game, chess expert Rosalyn Katz explains the basics of chess and each piece's characteristicshow they move, their relative value, and how they can be used to checkmate opponents. Players also learn the basic concepts of attacking and defending and the mates and attacks that should be in every beginner's arsenal.