Learn Chess Fast

Age Range: 7 & Up

Chess is the game of kings, an ancient competition that continues to delight and intrigue young and old alike.Mammoth tomes have been written in pursuit of the perfect game, but everyone needs to start somewhere. Withthe Learn Chess Fast gift set, you can have your kids playing chess in minutes. Starting with the very basics,young minds will learn how to set up the board, the abilities of the various pieces and how they move, and howthe game is played. As they progress through the basics, they will also learn basic strategies such as theScholar's Mate and the Legall's Mate and how to read chess notation and diagrams.

With a seventy two pagebook written by experts Raymond Keene and Nancy Stewart and chockfullof livelyillustrations by Roxie Munro, a game board, and thirty-twochess pieces all contained in a metal case, the LearnChess Fast gift set is great for developing young players and perfect for family game night. Plus, it's a fantasticway to be introduced-or introduce someone else-to this wonderful game. Get your kids off the computer andengage their minds with this beautiful set.

This is the perfect introduction to chess for children age 7 and up. The tone is fun and lighthearted,but theinstruction is detailed enough to help children develop their skills.