VOLUME 1 · AGES 3+
Learn to Play Chess in 26 Stories
The hardcover. Big pictures, little text. The first book.
$30
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Chess books for kids 3–12 · Learn ABCs and chess together
Teach your child chess, one letter at a time.
26 short stories: A for Attraction, B for Bishop, C for Checkmate. Read it together tonight — most adults learn all the rules in 30–45 minutes.
Only here: signed by the author, with your child's name.
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"But I don't play chess."
You don't need to. Each page teaches one idea in a story your child already understands. You learn it right alongside them.
Most adults learn all the rules in 30–45 minutes. Ten minutes a night is plenty.
Add Volume 1 to cart · $301
Read a letter
2
Try it on a board
3
Play together
WHERE PLAY MEETS PURPOSE
How will this benefit my child?
Learning the rules is just the beginning. Chess helps kids grow smarter, stronger and more confident — skills that go far beyond the board.
- Learn to focus
- Pause and reflect before they react
- Plan ahead and set goals
- Build self-discipline
- Weigh risk vs. reward
- Keep going when it's hard
- Win and lose with humility
- Make friends over the board
The 
series
Start with Volume 1. Grow into the rest.
VOLUME 2 · AGES 3+
The Colorful World of Chess A–Z
Coloring and tracing, plus a build-your-own chess set.
$15
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VOLUME 3 · AGES 7–12
The Rhyming Chess Chronicles
Tactics and bigger ideas, told in rhyme.
$25
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Before you buy
Is my child ready?
If they can follow simple instructions and sit for a short story, yes. Some kids start at three.
When will it arrive?
Ships in up to 7 days, US delivery within 10 days. US: order by Dec 11 for Christmas. International: order by Dec 1.
Do you ship outside the US?
Yes. International shipping starts at $29.99. Order by Dec 1 for Christmas.
What if we don't love it?
Tell us within 7 days for a refund. Personalized books can't be refunded.
Give a gift that teaches them to think ahead.
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