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Lively illustrations of powerful queens, cheeky pawns and stately rooks bring the game of chess to life for complete beginners. Easy to follow diagrams show how to set up the board and move the pieces, including special moves such as castling. Includes test-yourself puzzles with answers at the back, and internet links to carefully chosen websites.
Visit Usborne Quicklinks for links to websites with fun video introductions to playing chess, and interactive quizzes and games to test your new skills.