How to Win at Chess: From first moves to checkmate - Softcover

King, Daniel

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1035047403 ISBN 13: 9781035047406

Publisher: Kingfisher, 2026

Synopsis

Learn all about chess with this comprehensive and accessible guide for young readers!

Written by Grandmaster Daniel King, How To Win At Chess introduces each piece and its moves, explains key principles such as check and how to open a game, before exploring tricks such as forks, pins and skewers.

With a fresh, contemporary design, it’s packed with graded test positions and training exercises to help young players improve their game as they progress through the book. What’s more, readers can brush up on the fascinating history of chess, with features on legendary matches and the greatest players, including the world champion, Magnus Carlsen.

There's so much to discover as you turn the pages of this exceptional guide to chess!

About this title

About the Author

Daniel King is a professional chess player who has achieved the highest chess title – Grandmaster. He has written many books on chess, including How to Win at Chess, as well as contributing articles to Britain’s Independent on Sunday, Sunday Times, Guardian and Daily Telegraph. He has wide broadcasting experience including live television commentary of the World Chess Championship, and his YouTube channel, PowerPlayChess, has over 100,000 subscribers and over 30 million views.

Edition details

• Publisher: Kingfisher
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1035047403
• ISBN 13: 9781035047406
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 64