Chess Box of Tips: 25 Activity Cards (Life Changing Magic)

Ashley, Maurice

ISBN 10: 1917044836 ISBN 13: 9781917044837

Publisher: Magic Cat Publishing, 2025

Synopsis

Discover twenty-five chess strategies with this boxed deck of cards that's perfect for budding chess players.

Written by the inspirational Maurice Ashley, the world's first African American Grandmaster, this fully sustainable card box is the perfect gift for any child, whether they're just learning to play or wanting to improve their skills.

Use this deck of cards to discover:
-How chess pieces move and how to set up your board
-Winning strategies and special moves
-Crushing tactics to trap your opponents
-How to checkmate like a Grandmaster

With top tips and fun facts from the first African American Grandmaster, Maurice Ashley, and illustrated chess boards on every card, this set is perfect to inspire young children to discover the magic of chess.

Part of The Life-Changing Magic - an exciting new series that celebrates the magic of life skills that bring joy, and the heroes who made them their passion.

Discover more books in the series with:
-The Life-Changing Magic of Chess
-The Life-Changing Magic of Skateboarding
-The Life-Changing Magic of Baking
-The Life-Changing Magic of Drumming

About this title

About the Author

Maurice Ashley lives his passion. Through his love for chess, he not only made history as the first African American Grandmaster in the annals of the game, but he has managed to translate his love to others as a three-time national championship coach, author, ESPN commentator and motivational speaker.

Denis Angelov is a children's book illustrator who lives in Sofia, Bulgaria. He loves mixing all sorts of media in his work, including gouache, oil pastels, coloured pencils, watercolours and more - if it's within arm's reach while he's drawing, it will most likely end up in the final illustration in some way. Denis also works with lots of wonky shapes and skewed perspectives to add charm and character.

Edition details

• Publisher: Magic Cat Publishing
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1917044836
• ISBN 13: 9781917044837
• Binding: Cards
• Illustrator: Angelov Denis
• Number of pages: 25