Suitable for beginning to intermediate players ages 8 and up, How to Play Chess uses computer-generated 3-D illustrations to bring the game to life, teaching kids everything from the strengths and weaknesses of individual pieces to more advanced strategies and techniques.

Author Claire Summerscale, a professional chess player and champion, stimulates young chess players at every stage. ''Master challenges'' reinforce the skills explained in the guide's step-by-step instructions, and solutions are included at the back of the book. Kids can even play as they learn with the press-out board and chess pieces included.

Help your child become a champion of the world's oldest and most popular skill with How to Play Chess.

*Previously published as Chess.