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IN THIS CHAPTER

Discovering what chess is all about

Familiarizing yourself with the chessboard

Setting up your army

If you’re interested in participating in an endlessly fascinating and stimulating mental activity – an activity that sports a rich history and may provide you with countless hours of amusement – you’re in luck. You can play chess.

If you’re new to chess, don’t despair. No chess gene decides who can and can’t play; take my word for it. Everyone can learn to play a passable game of chess, and after you come on-board (no pun intended!), it’s just a matter of time until you find someone you can play well against.

In this chapter, I define the game of chess, discuss the basics of how you play, and describe the materials you need.