Chess is known to be at least 1500years old. It is first mentioned in a 6th century Persian story and is similar to the Indian game Chaturanga which has pieces resembling an Indian army of chariots, cavalry, elephants and foot soldiers. The Morrish conquests in the 10th century introduced the game to Spain where it spread to the rest of Europe. Chess is a fun and easy game to learn. It is a mind game between two people and an excellent way of developing concentration skills. It can be played by people of all ages. Once played by royalty, chess is now played by millions of people around the world, It is even considered a sport in many countries. Beginners can soon develop skills to challenge experienced players or even beat a computer! Written by an acclaimed chess trainer, this book will introduce you to the basics of playing chess as well as to chess strategies