A complete set for beginners, including the popular "Children's Chess Book," an illustrated chess board, and a set of 32 chess pieces! From how to set up the board and make your first move to learning the surprising "blitzkrieg" — a lightning-fast defeat in four moves — this kit contains everything you need to learn and play chess. It includes a chess set made from durable, environmentally-friendly cardboard that you can construct in a classic Staunton design, an illustrated chess board with helpful reminders of how each piece moves, and a 96-page book filled with lively illustrations focusing on the historical roots of the game in a medieval battle. The "Children's Chess Book" teaches the game so effectively that it has sold over a million copies. The kit includes the "Children's Chess Book," an illustrated chess board, and a set of 32 pieces for assembly, as well as a fabric storage bag to keep them in. Approved for accuracy by the US Chess Federation.