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How to Win at Chess - by Daniel King (Paperback)

Name: How to Win at Chess - by Daniel King (Paperback)
Brand: Kingfisher
SKU: 1003180810
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With a fresh, contemporary 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.
7-9 Years
10.19" x 9.07" Paperback
64 Pages
Juvenile Nonfiction, Games & Activities

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About the Book

This fascinating book by Grandmaster Daniel King can help improve your chess, whether you're a novice or more experienced player!

Book Synopsis

With a fresh, contemporary 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.

The book is 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 world champion, Magnus Carlsen.

Chess has been revolutionized in recent years, thanks to the success of Netflix's world-beating The Queen's Gambit, the rise of chess streaming on Twitch, and the increased engagement with chess worldwide. Its newfound popularity with young and old alike shows no sign of waning.

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 his YouTube channel, PowerPlayChess, has over 100,000 subscribers and over 30 million views.

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 10.19 Inches (H) x 9.07 Inches (W) x .22 Inches (D)

Weight: .64 Pounds

Suggested Age: 7-9 Years

Number of Pages: 64

Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction

Sub-Genre: Games & Activities

Publisher: Kingfisher

Theme: Board Games

Format: Paperback

Author: Daniel King

Language: English

Street Date: January 27, 2026

TCIN: 1003180810

UPC: 9780753480779

Item Number (DPCI): 247-35-9515

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.22 inches length x 9.07 inches width x 10.19 inches height

Estimated ship weight: 0.64 pounds

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