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A must have for beginners. A wonderful way to introduce the game of chess to the novice in your life. The generously sized chessmen and board make learning a snap. You re never too young (or old) to learn how to play the beloved game of chess. In an age that seems convinced high Tech is always better, it s nice to see such an intelligently low-tech approach to teaching the world s greatest board game. This is simply a standard plastic Staunton-style chess set-with one big difference. Each piece is marked with its name, its value, and the directions in which it can Legally move when moving or taking. The large (2-inch), hollow pieces are lightweight and feel pretty flimsy, but in fact they re sturdy and their extra-wide bases give them the stability that small, clumsy fingers need. A folding board and instructions are included with the set. The instructions, unfortunately, are weak; they re best used as an aid to memory by someone who has already had the game explainedIn an age that seems convinced high tech is always better, it s nice to see such an intelligently low-tech approach to teaching the world s greatest board game. This is simply a standard plastic Staunton-style chess set--with one big difference. Each piece is marked with its name, its value, and the directions in which it can legally move when moving or taking. The large (2-inch), hollow pieces are lightweight and feel pretty flimsy, but in fact they re sturdy and their extra-wide bases give them the stability that small, clumsy fingers need. A folding board and instructions are included with the set. The instructions, unfortunately, are weak; they re best used as an aid to memory by someone who has already had the game explained. --Richard Farr
