Kids will learn how to master the basics of the classic board game in this fun beginner's guide. The book is structured like a chess course and the emphasis is on fun: professional player James Canty III uses mini games and chess puzzles to teach important concepts. Kids will learn key skills like how to play the perfect opening and trick their opponents to bring about checkmate. By the end of the book readers should be able to confidently take on their parents, guardians, or grandparents in a competitive game of chess! Become a Chess Champion also introduces kids to the wonderful world of chess. They'll meet the chess player who didn't lose a game for 30 years, the priest who invented the folding chess board, and the astronauts who had a chess match with people back on Earth!