Statement of responsibility from colophon.

Includes index.

Includes glossary.

Welcome to the world of chess -- The board -- Meet the cheecky pawn -- Meet the jumping knight -- Meet the speedy bishop -- Meet the clever rook -- Meet the mighty queen -- Meet the anxious king -- Ancient origins -- You're in check! -- Staying alive -- Checkmate, I win -- Solve the puzzle -- Know your value -- The pawn game -- The knight game -- The bishop game -- The rook game -- The queen game -- The king game -- Castling -- Solve the puzzle -- The best players -- Checks, captures, and threats -- Follow the system -- Championships -- The opening -- The middlegame -- The endgame -- The best players -- Solve the puzzle -- Find your style -- Getting a head start -- Famous openings -- The checkmate trap -- The bishop and knight trap -- The copycat trap -- Solve the puzzle -- The forbidden game -- The best players -- Drawing a game -- Solve the puzzle -- Long-distance chess -- Board vision -- Team effort -- The best players -- Watch the clock -- The Cold War -- Super defense -- The best players -- Solve the puzzle -- Park playtime -- Computer chess -- Meet the prodigies -- Solve the puzzle -- Chess strategies -- Questions to remember -- Pushing the limit -- What's next?

"Become a Chess Champion is structured like a chess course, with knowledge carefully introduced as readers turn the pages - assisted by hilarious chess pieces illustrated by Brian Lambert. The emphasis is on fun: James Canty III uses mini games and chess puzzles to teach important concepts and avoid overwhelming beginners. Kids will learn key skills like how to play the perfect opening and trick their opponents to bring about checkmate"-- Provided by publisher.