How to Win at Chess : From first moves to checkmate

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Author: King, Daniel Practical interests (Children's / Teenage)Published on 22 January 2026 by PAN MACMILLAN (Pan Books) in the United Kingdom.Paperback | 64 pages241 x 261 | 282g Learn all about chess with this comprehensive and accessible guide for young readers! Written by Grandmaster Daniel King, 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. With a fresh, contemporary design, 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 world champion, Magnus Carlsen.There's so much to discover as you turn the pages of this exceptional guide to chess! Show more