How To Win At Chess

Ages 9 to 15

A fully updated edition of an inspiring title, aimed at the complete beginner as well as the more experienced player.

This new edition of a classic title by Grandmaster Daniel King will seduce a huge range of readers, from novice to intermediate players.

With a fresh new design, How To Win At Chess introduces each piece and its moves, explains key principles such as check and how to open a game, before exploring tricks such as forks, pins, and skewers. It’s packed with graded test positions and training exercises to help young players improve their game as they progress through the book. What’s more, readers can brush up on the fascinating history of chess, with features on legendary matches and the greatest players, including the current world champion, Magnus Carlsen.

About the Author

Daniel King is a professional chess player who has achieved the highest chess title—Grandmaster. He has written many books on chess as well as contributing articles to Britain’s Independent on Sunday, Sunday Times, Guardian, and Daily Telegraph. He has wide broadcasting experience including live television commentary of the World Chess Championship, and has presented programme links on Nickelodeon children’s channel.