"Check it out: Playing chess is tons of fun?and it can help make you smarter, too! How to Play Chess for Kids teaches you everything you need to know to start?even if you?ve never played before. First get the hang of moving each piece, understand the rules, then find out how to capture pieces and win. Try out different tactics, discover super-secret strategies, and practice thinking ahead--you'll conquer the game of kings and queens in no time!"--Back cover.

Includes bibliographical index (pages 128-131) and index.

Let's start! -- Kings and queens and more -- Rules to remember -- Stages of the game -- Chess notation -- Terrific tactics -- Super strategies -- Moving on.