Starting chess

informative · lively · accessible · interactive

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What is Starting chess about?

Discover how to play chess with this lively introduction for beginners. Meet the chess pieces, learn how to set up the board and find out how each piece moves. Clear diagrams explain useful tactics, including exchanges, opening moves and castling. Friendly illustrations make the rules easy to follow, while puzzles throughout the book give readers a chance to test their skills. Answers are included at the back, along with chess notation and links to selected websites for further exploration.

About the author

Harriet Castor is a talented author who loves writing stories and non-fiction books for children. She is known for her exciting book 'VIII', which tells the story of King Henry VIII. Harriet enjoys making history come alive and inspiring young readers to explore the past through her imaginative and lively writing.