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Chess Box of Tips

25 Activity Cards
By Maurice Ashley
Series: Life Changing Magic
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Discover twenty-five chess strategies with this boxed deck of cards that's perfect for budding chess players. Written by the inspirational Maurice Ashley, the world's first African American Grandmaster, this fully sustainable card box is the perfect gift for any child, whether they're just learning to play... Read More
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Discover twenty-five strategies, tactics and checkmates for budding chess players with this deck of cards from Grandmaster Maurice Ashley.

Discover twenty-five strategies, tactics and checkmates for budding chess players with this deck of cards from Grandmaster Maurice Ashley.

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Discover twenty-five chess strategies with this boxed deck of cards that's perfect for budding chess players.

Written by the inspirational Maurice Ashley, the world's first African American Grandmaster, this fully sustainable card box is the perfect gift for any child, whether they're just learning to play or wanting to improve their skills.

Use this deck of cards to discover:

  • How chess pieces move and how to set up your board
  • Winning strategies and special moves
  • Crushing tactics to trap your opponents
  • How to checkmate like a Grandmaster

With top tips and fun facts from the first African American Grandmaster, Maurice Ashley, and illustrated chess boards on every card, this set is perfect to inspire young children to discover the magic of chess.

Part of The Life-Changing Magic - an exciting new series that celebrates the magic of life skills that bring joy, and the heroes who made them their passion.

Discover more books in the series with:

  • The Life-Changing Magic of Chess
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    Discover twenty-five chess strategies with this boxed deck of cards that's perfect for budding chess players. Written by the inspirational Maurice Ashley, the world's first African American Grandmaster, this fully sustainable card box is the perfect gift for any child, whether they're just learning to play or wanting to improve their skills. Use this deck of cards to discover: How...
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  • The Life Changing Magic of Skateboarding
    Let me tell you a secret: skateboarding is magic.I don't mean you have to be a magician to do it.In fact, anyone can skateboard.I'm going to show you exactly how I do it, why I do it and what I love most about it.So come with me...Learn how Sky Brown, the youngest person to win a medal in skateboarding at...
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  • The Life Changing Magic of Drumming
    Let me tell you a secret: drumming is magic.I love that I can express myself through drumming. Everything about it makes me really happy!Drumming has changed my life in so many ways.Now I'm here to share the magic of drumming with you, too...Learn how Nandi Bushell, the young drummer who has played with the Foo Fighters at Wembley, discovered drumming...
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781917044837

Publisher: Magic Cat Publishing

Format: Cards

Date Published: 25 September 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Magic Cat Publishing

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Denis Angelov
  • Illustrated by Denis Angelov

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Weight: 120g

Collections

Children's Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Maurice Ashley Series: Life Changing Magic

About the Author

Maurice Ashley lives his passion. Through his love for chess, he not only made history as the first African American Grandmaster in the annals of the game, but he has managed to translate his love to others as a three-time national championship coach, author, ESPN commentator and motivational speaker.

Denis Angelov is a children's book illustrator who lives in Sofia, Bulgaria. He loves mixing all sorts of media in his work, including gouache, oil pastels, coloured pencils, watercolours and more - if it's within arm's reach while he's drawing, it will most likely end up in the final illustration in some way. Denis also works with lots of wonky shapes and skewed perspectives to add charm and character.

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