Chess for Beginners: Learn the Rules and How to Play in 2026
Paperback
Series: For the Love of Simplicity, Book 9
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jun 7 2026
Pages: 78
Weight: 0.23
Height: 0.20 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Learn chess the simple way.
Chess for Beginners: Learn the Rules and How to Play 2026 is an easy-to-follow guide designed for new players.
Inside, you'll learn:
- How to set up the chessboard
- How each piece moves and captures
- Special rules like castling and pawn promotion
- Check, checkmate, stalemate, and draw rules
- Basic opening principles and beginner strategies
- How to practise and improve your game
Written in clear, simple language, this book is perfect for adults, teens, and anyone who wants to learn chess from the ground up.
Start your chess journey today and build the confidence to enjoy one of the world's greatest strategy games.
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