The Chess Detective’s Introduction to the Royal Game This is a fun, comprehensive workbook and instruction book for children who are new to chess or who are in the beginning stages of learning to play. Two hundred problems with a comprehensive answer key are given at two skill levels: Bassett Hound (beginner) and Chess Detective (intermediate). The author is a National Chess Master known as “The Chess Detective” and runs the Chess Academy of Denver. Contents: Chess Basics Openings Scorekeeping-Algebraic Notation Basic Checkmates Basic Tactics Draws Free Stuff Pawn Structure Square of the Pawn Checkmate patterns