Uses the revolutionary Lincolnshire system to explain how to play, enjoy, and master chess and recounts anecdotes about notable players in the history of the game.

Basic instruction in the pieces, moves, and strategy involved in the game of chess.

Presents a series of chess puzzles organized around the pieces involved, covering knight, rook, bishop, and queen moves, forks, pins, and sacrifices, and surveying some of the game's grandmasters.

"After years in and out of mental institutions, Genesis is released into the care of his older brother Ariki, a street gang leader. When he volunteers to train a group of disadvantaged Maori children for the upcoming National Chess Championships, it puts him at odds with his brother over Ariki's son Mana, whose interest in the game threatens the teen's imminent initiation into his father's violent gang. Despite all odds, Gen's positivity always leads...

Restricted to Merrimack cardholders only. "These puzzles, games, and activities will help kids improve their critical thinking and problem-solving skills.; Learn to play chess; Practice math skills; Improve critical thinking and memory; Explore the Spanish language."--