{"product_id":"the-story-of-chess","title":"The Story of Chess","description":"After a steady stream of inventors, artists, and storytellers tried and failed, a man appeared with a box and a gameboard. So begins the story.\nThe man explains how each piece moves, and why. For example, the king is all-powerful, so he can move in any direction. But because a ruler must be cautious, he can move only one square per turn. he animosity of the kings is so great that they can never occupy adjacent squares, and their importance is such that if a side loses its king, it has lost the war. Each piece is given similar treatment, as are such moves as check, checkmate, castling, and en passant. The highly individualistic illustrations help demonstrate the mechanics of the game explained in the text, and a more conventional board-and -piece icon on each page show that more literal interpretation of the move. Through an illustrated story of the creation of chess, this book provides narratives and visual devices for learning the game and remembering the moves.\nThe Story of Chess will excite and teach children new to the game and will emphasize each piece's importance for those already familiar with the rules.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0789202506\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: RDV.0789202506.A\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Acceptable\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Cardo, Horacio\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: This book is a well used but readable copy. Integrity of the book is still intact with no missing pages. May have notes or highlighting. Cover image on the book may vary from photo. Ships out quickly in a secure plastic mailer.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Reliant Bookstore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46300062875825,"sku":"RDV.0789202506.A","price":7.11,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0544\/8872\/7729\/files\/0789202506-0.jpg?v=1760203558","url":"https:\/\/www.reliantbookstore.com\/products\/the-story-of-chess","provider":"Reliant Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}