Become a Chess Champion is structured like a chess course, with knowledge carefully introduced as readers turn the pages - assisted by hilarious chess pieces illustrated by Brian Lambert. The emphasis is on fun: James Canty III uses mini games and chess puzzles to teach important concepts and avoid overwhelming beginners. Kids will learn key skills like how to play the perfect opening and trick their opponents to bring about checkmate.-- Publisher description.

Become a Chess Champion is designed as an introductory chess guide, presenting key concepts step by step to engage readers. James Canty III uses mini-games and chess puzzles to teach important ideas, providing a gradual learning process to ensure beginners can grasp the fundamentals without feeling overwhelmed. Readers will learn skills such as playing the opening and strategizing for checkmate. By the end of the book, they should be able to play chess confidently with family members. In addition to teaching chess, Become a Chess Champion offers interesting facts about the history and culture of the game. It highlights notable chess players, including one who went undefeated for 30 years, and shares stories about the invention of the folding chessboard and a chess match between astronauts and Earth-bound players. Playing chess can also help children develop valuable skills, such as strategic thinking, patience, and logical reasoning, which can be beneficial in other areas, including academics.