A complete beginner's kit, including the beloved Kids' Book of Chess, an illustrated instructional chessboard, and a set of 32 chess pieces! From how to set up the board and make your first move to learning the notorious "blitzkrieg"--a lightning-swift mate-in-four--here is the kit with everything you need to learn and play chess, including a set of sturdy, environmentally friendly cardboard pieces you can build in the classic Staunton design, an illustrated chessboard with helpful reminders on how each piece moves, and a 96-page book filled with lively illustrations and focusing on the game's historic origins on a medieval battlefield. The Kid's Book of Chess teaches the game so effectively it's sold over one million copies. It's your move!