An army of white chessmen have invaded Chess City and captured the black king and queen. Children are invited to help the black chessmen rescue them by solving a series of ingenious puzzles based on chess moves.

Explains all legal chess moves, and discusses the regulations governing tournaments, lifetime rankings, and tournament director certification.

For use in schools and libraries only. Four middle-schoolers who publish an alternative newspaper at their Harlem academy for gifted students investigate why a classmate--one of the best chess players in New York City--was caught trying to buy drugs.

Provides a brief history of the game of chess as well as basic instructions for playing the game.

This is a book about the most fascinating game in the world. It is both a manual for beginners and a refresher course for experienced players. Clear and methodical explanations begin with the various chess pieces and proceed to subtle, advanced plays. Each step is copiously illustrated with diagrams to help you learn the game. Chess, a game that enriches your leisure time, can be played throughout your life. Chess is almost an international language for it is played all over the world. Contents: The Powers of the Pieces Good Moves for the Pieces The Opening Gambits Attacks, Defense, Combinations, Counterattacks Checkmate and Stalemate The End Game The Middle Game The Openings of Champions The Laws of Chess

My First Book of Chess Tactics is a thorough introduction to this vital aspect of playing winning chess. Tactics are the tricks and techniques you use to surprise and ambush your opponent. The more you know about tactics, the better you’ll play the game and the more games you will win. In My First Book of Chess Tactics you will: • Learn the ideas behind tactical patterns and how to name them • See how to focus on a position to find tactical patterns • Practice tactics by solving realistic puzzles • Recognize not only what you can do to your opponent, but what your opponent can do to you.