Series: Usborne Chess Books

Chess is sometimes perceived as a difficult game, but with this step-by-step guide, full of hints and tips, players will revel in their new-found skills. A complete guide to the history, techniques and tactics of chess, written in conjunction with Grand Master Jonathan Rowson. Includes advice on how to lay deadly traps, plan cunning moves, launch effective attacks and defend...

Learn how to command a chess army in this friendly introduction, with entertaining illustrations on how the pieces move, and tons of tips on attacking, defending, and winning. A perfect starting point for young children – and a handy refresher for parents and grandparents! With links to specially selected websites with puzzles and more information.

Usborne Chess Book is a write-in book full of chess problems to solve as well as tips for budding players. This fun, write-in book is packed with brain-teasing puzzles, useful facts, and clever tips that show how to play chess and improve your game. Some of the puzzles are answered using chess-piece stickers, and all the answers are at the...