The Kids' Book of Chess and Starter Kit
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It’s the classic revised and reillustrated! The Kids’ Book of Chess is the bestselling introduction for kids to the game that’s inspired passion and challenge for over 900 years. By grounding the fundamentals of how chess works in the game’s origins - the medieval battlefield - this set captures chess’s energy and excitement while offering instruction that is direct and concrete. Pawns, modeled after common foot soldiers, advance step by step. The Knight’s leaping “L”-shaped move recalls the warrior on horseback. Powerful Bishops line up alongside Queen and King, just like the Middle Ages alliance of Church and State. Illustrations bring all this pomp and pageantry to life while the text covers the beginning, middle, and end game, along with winning strategies for offense and defense - how to castle, how to protect pieces, how to control the center of the board, and more. Full chess set of sturdy punch-out cardboard pieces and cardboard chessboard included.
Recommended for ages 8+
Recommended for ages 8+
Why We Love It
Games are a great way to bring families together! Social games encourage communication and bonding, logic and strategy games teach planning and reasoning skills, games of luck introduce the element of surprise and remind everyone how to win and lose graciously - and all games offer practice at following rules, taking turns, and working together.