This book offers clear explanations, opportunities to practice each concept before moving on, and a systematic progression of ideas.

My First Book of Checkmate is a revised, enlarged edition of The Chess Kid’s Book of Checkmate by David MacEnulty, originally published in 2004 by David McKay.

My First Book of Chess Tactics is a thorough introduction to this vital aspect of playing winning chess.

Learn how to get a checkmate and win a game of chess.

Presents problems and situations to improve tactics and techniques in playing chess, including strategies, forks, pins, and skewers.

This is truly practice that will lead to perfection in the exciting field of checkmate.

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 ...

Learn how to get a checkmate and win a game of chess.

The chess endgame begins when the Kings come out to play.