Introduce children to chess fun and strategy with this original, witty way of teaching the game's rules, techniques, and tactics. Hundreds of diagrams take them through each step of tactics such as a "discovered check" and game variations such as "mating races". While kids are learning to play, fascinating side stories show them how to apply chess skills to real-life situations and introduce them to chess luminaries. Brief quizzes throughout, and a checkmate certificate to cap it off!