Meet the characters that make up a chess army and learn how to fight your first battle in this friendly introduction to the game. My First Chess Book is written clearly and simply, with entertaining examples, making it the perfect starting point for young children - and a handy refresher guide for parents and grandparents!

Playing chess -- Chess armies -- The battlefield -- The rules -- Pawn soldiers -- A pawn game -- Jumping knights -- A knight game -- Pointy bishops -- Towering rooks -- The powerful queen -- Long live the king! -- Cherck and checkmate -- Quick remionder -- How to start -- Attack! -- Defend -- Tips on winning -- It's a draw -- Puzzles -- Chess words.