When you are playing tag or ball, you rely on your speed and reflexes, that is, on your physical condition. Chess, however, is a game where the most important role is played by your mind.

This game will excite you: You are the king of the chessboard and with your mighty army, you need to think about how to win the battle!

If you want to win, you need to learn about:

• THE BATTLEFIELD: How to set up the chessboard and arrange your pieces.
• YOUR ARMY: How each piece moves.
• YOUR STRATEGY: The rules, what to do at the beginning, middle, and end of the game.

But, before you fully dive into the battle, PRACTICE! Solve the 14 exercises in the last part of the book and check your answers with the solutions provided at the end. CAN YOU CHECKMATE?