Chess is truly an extraordinary game. Today more than 600 million people around the world regularly play chess, and that number gets bigger every year! Why is it so well loved? The book you have in front of you will answer this question, and you will also learn many fascinating facts about chess and its long history. Read on and find out how chess first appeared, and how it changed over time. You will get to know each chess piece, one by one, and understand the idea behind the game, what it's really all about. You will learn about the chessboard, chess rules and tournaments, as well as other games related to chess. We will also share with you some interesting facts about chess life. Chess is certainly a brilliant and beneficial game. It gradually sharpens your mind while fine-tuning your character.