--- product_id: 52186352 title: "Checkmate!: My First Chess Book (Everyman Chess)" price: "367 kr" currency: NOK in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.no/products/52186352-checkmate-my-first-chess-book-everyman-chess store_origin: NO region: Norway --- # Colorful, clear illustrations Authored by Garry Kasparov, chess legend Comprehensive chess fundamentals Checkmate!: My First Chess Book (Everyman Chess) **Price:** 367 kr **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ♟️ Unlock your inner grandmaster — start your chess journey today! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Checkmate!: My First Chess Book (Everyman Chess) - **How much does it cost?** 367 kr with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.no](https://www.desertcart.no/products/52186352-checkmate-my-first-chess-book-everyman-chess) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Perfect for All Ages:** Ideal for beginners young and old, from kids to competitive adults. - • **Step-by-Step Clarity:** Concise chapters guide you through moves, rules, and strategies with no jargon. - • **Avoid Common Pitfalls:** Discover tricks and traps to outsmart opponents and protect yourself. - • **Visual Learning Boost:** Vibrant, easy-to-understand illustrations make complex concepts accessible. - • **Master the Game with a Legend:** Learn chess basics directly from Garry Kasparov, the world’s top player. ## Overview Checkmate!: My First Chess Book is a beginner-friendly guide authored by chess legend Garry Kasparov. It covers all essential rules, piece movements, strategies, and special moves with clear, colorful illustrations. Highly rated by users, it’s perfect for novices of all ages aiming to confidently play and compete. ## Description Learn to play the great game of chess with none other than Garry Kasparov, the World number one and the most famous figure in chess history, as your teacher. Discover all the various pieces - the king, the queen, the knights, the bishops and the pawns. Find out how the pieces move, the values of the chessmen, how to attack and how to defend, how to capture, how to employ special moves such as castling, how to write the moves down and, crucially, how to give check and deliver checkmate. Learn the numerous tricks and traps that you can set your unwary opponents and, just as importantly, how to avoid falling into them yourself. Make a journey through this book and, with the help of the world's best player, you will be ready for your first chess battle, be it against your mum or dad, your friends, your computer, on the Internet or in a competition. * an ideal chess guide for beginners * covers all the crucial rules and aims * introduces all aspects of the game * written by a legend of the chess world Review: Concise, colourful & clear - Looked at a few introductory books but this is the pick of the bunch if you are looking for a concise beginners guide. It takes you through each chapter by offering a concise introduction, then clearly demonstrates the principles by taking takes you through the moves and ends by clarifying the key points. Not a hint of snobbery or expectation. Well structured and great use of colour to bring the book alive. Review: great buy - A really useful book for complete novices and those looking to improve their game. I have young children learning from ages 6 - 10 we all agree that its a great guide and reference. The illustrations are also very useful for the younger readers. Easily understood and by no means just a childrens book. I would recommend to anyone young or old. Plan to give as gift to 8yr old nephew with chess set as gift. But know his dad will get just as much benefit as the nephew! ## Features - New Store Stock ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 290 Reviews | ## Images ![Checkmate!: My First Chess Book (Everyman Chess) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81RbJH4dZnL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Concise, colourful & clear *by M***G on 19 January 2026* Looked at a few introductory books but this is the pick of the bunch if you are looking for a concise beginners guide. It takes you through each chapter by offering a concise introduction, then clearly demonstrates the principles by taking takes you through the moves and ends by clarifying the key points. Not a hint of snobbery or expectation. Well structured and great use of colour to bring the book alive. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ great buy *by A***R on 30 March 2014* A really useful book for complete novices and those looking to improve their game. I have young children learning from ages 6 - 10 we all agree that its a great guide and reference. The illustrations are also very useful for the younger readers. Easily understood and by no means just a childrens book. I would recommend to anyone young or old. Plan to give as gift to 8yr old nephew with chess set as gift. But know his dad will get just as much benefit as the nephew! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ GREAT for beginners or revision *by F***K on 18 February 2022* I was a school chess champion aged 10, I'm now 68, and wanted to renew my interest. I'd forgotten what a joy chess can be and it was very exciting working through this book. Every page was great. Have begun playing again. 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