A big, hearty thank you for snagging a KEEPRAE Chess set! We’re really hoping you or your little champs will absolutely love it. Now, chess is like a secret weapon for boosting those brainy math skills in kids. But hey, if you or your youngsters are just starting out on this awesome journey, you might be scratching your heads wondering how in the world to arrange those 32 quirky pieces, what each one is called, the secret rules of the game, and how to become a chess wizard!
Fear not, because KEEPRAE has whipped up this handy-dandy guide to show you the ropes of chess. Plus, because we believe in learning from the best, KEEPRAE has also gathered a treasure trove of chess wisdom from the grandmasters themselves! These tutorials are perfect for chess enthusiasts of all levels, and we’re confident they’ll quench the thirst for knowledge of even the most curious chess fans.
We’ve sorted our awesome collection of ebooks into three neat piles: Chess for Beginners (perfect for dipping your toes in!), Chess for Kids (packed with fun for the little champs!), and Advanced Chess Strategies (for when you’re ready to level up your game!). Seriously, these ebooks cover pretty much everything you could ever want to know about chess, from the very first move to becoming a true grandmaster in your own right. So go ahead, dive in and happy reading.
Chess for Beginners
#1 How to Play Chess
The book How to Play Chess provides a beginner’s guide to playing chess. It covers topics such as chessboard setup, chess notation, reading and writing chess moves, chess terminology, and the movement of the chess pieces. If you are a beginner just stepping into the world of chess, this book will definitely be helpful to you. (Download here)
#2 Rules for Chess
Rules for Chess is another book that introduces the fundamentals of chess. This book uses text and images to explain the movement of different pieces, the setup of the board, the general gameplay, and how to win at chess. (Download here)
#3 Chess Handbook: Course One
Chess Handbook: Course One starts with the fundamentals of chess and provides detailed explanations of the special moves of the pieces. The topics covered in this book include the chessboard, the pieces, the initial position, terminology, and the moves of pawns, rooks, bishops, queens, kings, and knights. It is an essential manual for beginners! (Download here)
#4 Open Games
The book Open Games introduces various chess openings, including the classic Ruy Lopez, Italian Game, Two Knights Defense, Scotch Game, King’s Gambit, Vienna Game, and more. It offers insights and strategies for both White and Black players, emphasizing the importance of rapid development, king safety, and understanding the theory behind different openings. (Download here)
#5 Chess Opening Fundamentals
Chess Opening Fundamentals, provides practical advice for starting a chess game correctly and avoiding mistakes in the opening. It highlights the importance of controlling the center, developing the pieces and ensuring the safety of the king. The book offers fundamental rules and principles for an effective opening play. (Download here)
#6 Chess Tactics
Chess Tactics is a book focused on the tactical aspects of chess, offering a series of exercises and scenarios involving traps and combinations with bishops, knights, rooks, queens, and other pieces. This book presents practical challenges and serves as a valuable resource for improving your tactical skills in chess. (Download here)
#7 Fide Laws of Chess
FIDE Laws of Chess contains the official chess rules and regulations established by the International Chess Federation (FIDE), the global governing body of chess. This book covers all aspects of the game, including the nature and objectives of chess, the initial setup of the pieces, how each piece moves, and the rules of play during a match. (Download here)
#8 Modern Chess
Modern Chess provides valuable insights into the importance of the endgame in chess and explores theoretical endgames and their underlying principles in depth. The book focuses on enhancing players’ skills and their understanding of the final phase of the game. (Download here)
Chess for Children
#1 ChessKid Beginners’Guide To Chess
ChessKid is the ultimate online chess playground designed just for kids! This ebook is jam-packed with lively and fun lessons that use cool cartoons and engaging videos to explain everything. We’re pretty sure your child will find it super easy to get the hang of the basics! (Download here)
#2 50 Chess and Mathematics Exercises for Schools
This book offers a collection of 50 chess and math exercises specifically designed for schools. It uses a game-based problem-solving approach that connects chess with mathematical concepts. The exercises are intended for children aged 6 to 11 and require only a basic understanding of chess. (Download here)
#3 Journey Through Chess
Journey Through Chess offers children a comprehensive chess curriculum. Written by an experienced chess educator, the book explores the importance of teaching chess effectively and provides guidance on when and how to introduce the game to children. (Download here)
#4 Teach Your Child Chess in Ten Easy Lessons
Teach Your Child Chess in Ten Easy Lessons is an activity book designed to teach children how to play chess through a fun and easy-to-follow system. The book highlights the benefits of chess in developing critical thinking skills and offers parents and educators effective techniques for engaging children in the learning process. (Download here)
#5 Helping Your Children with Chess
Helping your Children with Chess provides parents with guidance and advice on how to support their children in learning and practicing chess. The book emphasizes the importance of parental involvement in improving a child’s chess skills and offers strategies for effective gameplay and instruction. (Download here)
Advanced Chess
#1 Chess Strategy by Edward Lasker
Chess Strategy by Edward Lasker is a comprehensive guide to chess tactics and strategy. Although written in the early 20th century, it remains highly relevant today. The book is designed to help players enhance their understanding of chess mechanics and improve their skills through structured learning. It covers fundamental chess concepts, including piece movement, rules, and strategies for the opening, middlegame, and endgame.
About Edward Lasker
Edward Lasker (born Eduard Lasker) (December 3, 1885 – March 25, 1981) was a German-American chess and go player. He was awarded the title of International Master in chess by the Fédération Internationale des Échecs (FIDE).
#2 Learn and Master Progressive Chess by Matej Guid
This is a comprehensive guide to Progressive Chess (a variant of traditional chess where players can make multiple moves in one turn). The book covers the basic rules of Progressive Chess, as well as more advanced strategies and tactics.
About Matej Guid
Matej Guid is a Slovenian International Master in chess, a computer scientist, and a researcher at the Artificial Intelligence Laboratory at the University of Ljubljana. His research interests include computer games (particularly chess), automated explanation/tutoring systems, heuristic search, and machine learning.
#3 Beginner & Intermediate Chess
Beginner and Intermediate Chess is a course designed for novice coaches, covering all aspects of chess, including the rules of the game, playing techniques, openings, midgame tactics, endgame strategies, and tournament play. (Download here)
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