MINDFUL MOVES PUBLICATIONS
… currently offers
The Chess Ladder, a comprehensive guide for beginner chess players aged 5 to 12.
The Chess Ladder is available in three formats—paperback, hardcover, and ebook—and in three languages: French, English, and Spanish.
Looking ahead, Mindful Moves Publications is excited to expand its catalog with new titles dedicated to make Chess accessible to anyone.
Stay tuned for more innovative and educational content!
Chess for Seniors
Finally our Seniors will not have to find out their way to master the noble game. Chess for Seniors is the simple yet complete guide to know everything you need to know to engage with Chess without difficulties. Rules, tactics, and puzzles align in a perfect fashion to transmit the logic of the game and teaching the right questions to ask at every move. Because Chess is sport but also Art, the book has tons of Chess themed illustrations in styles of the 20 and 21st century. Cubism, 70’s modernism, minimalism, pointillism and many more. SO, yes, this book is an adventure I am sure you, your parents or grand-parents, will enjoy reading and put into practice with friends or future friends. Good Luck!
HOW TO PLAY CHESS
FOR KIDS AGE 6-9
How to Play Chess for Kids – Age 6–9
An exciting and fun-filled first journey into the world of chess for younger children!
This book is designed especially for boys and girls aged 6 to 9 years old who are just beginning their chess adventure. I paid a special attention to have short and clear explanations, and practical exercises without excessive complexities. Gnomes and other cutes elements bring some joy along the structured learning pathway.
Whether your child is a complete beginner or just starting to learn the rules, this book is the perfect guide to help them build confidence, develop key thinking skills, and enjoy the magic of chess—step by step!
Inspired by the proven teaching method of The Chess Ladder, this version is thoughtfully adapted to suit the learning pace and interests of younger children. With playful illustrations, and kid-friendly explanations, it offers a clear, accessible, and encouraging introduction to the game.
Master the Art of Chess—One Puzzle at a Time!
The Ultimate Chess Puzzle Book for Beginners – 439 Tactics & Checkmates to Progress in Chess is your essential guide to developing tactical awareness, pattern recognition, and checkmating skills—step by step.
Through carefully structured chapters and thoughtfully selected puzzles, it helps you build your chess strength while keeping the learning process fun and engaging.
What’s Inside?
- 439 puzzles, gradually increasing in difficulty, covering all fundamental tactical and checkmate themes.
- Big, high-contrast diagrams with board coordinates for easy visualization.
- Large-print text perfect for seniors, children, or anyone seeking better readability.
- Clean, distraction-free layout in a spacious 8.5″ x 11″ format.
- Thick white paper to reduce eye strain and prevent ink bleed-through.
- Solutions with full move sequences written in simplified algebraic notation for easy understanding and deeper learning.
Unique Features:
- Puzzles organized into thematic chapters: Checkmates, Tactical Patterns, Advanced Play, Endgames, and Game Goals.
- Engaging “Reading Breaks” on chess history and culture, including stories like The Evergreen Game and The Road to Chess Royalty.
- A smart learning journey from basic concepts to more subtle tactical ideas.
Whether you’re looking to improve your chess level, teach someone the game, or simply have fun solving puzzles, this book is your ultimate starting point.
Start your chess journey today—with clarity, confidence, and curiosity.
