ST. THOMAS, Virgin Islands, Sept. 29, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Played by millions of people around the world in tournaments, through the internet, by correspondence and in communities, there is no doubt that chess is one of the most significant games ever known to mankind. It is widely recognized for its rich strategy, amazing tactics and the players it made famous. Having spent over twenty-five years teaching chess to hundreds of young people and adults, author Sinclair L. Wilkinson invites readers everywhere to join him on an educational journey about the game of chess with the release of his new book, Chess!: A Fun Game to Learn and Play.

Chess! is a comprehensive guide written to teach readers the basics of the game, its history, its impact on the world and why it is labeled ``the game of life.'' Divided into different sections, this book contains many useful lectures like how to position the board, how to move each piece, what the special tactics are, etc. As it moves on, readers will discover a more in-depth analysis of the game, thanks to a special focus on meanings of terms, who the leaders of international chess are, as well as smart tactics like forcing draws and scenarios showing how to checkmate an opponent in one or two moves. The rich information contained in this book will help attract chess enthusiasts and even newcomers to the game can use it as an introductory guide. From the first page until the end, any reader will discover many new things about chess and have fun learning.

To order a copy of Sinclair L. Wilkinson's Chess!: A Fun Game to Learn and Play, be sure to visit your local bookstore or call Xlibris at 1-888-795-4274 today.

About the Author

Sinclair L. Wilkinson was born on the island of Nevis, an island that is located in the northern half of the West Indian chain of islands. When Mr. Wilkinson was a teenager, he migrated to St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands, where he completed his high school and undergraduate studies. Later, he completed his graduate studies in education at the University of Connecticut. Mr. Wilkinson started teaching at St. Thomas in 1972. Throughout his teaching career, he taught in the Virgin Islands public schools and became a secondary principal. He also served as an administrator in an adult evening school and as an adjunct instructor in education at the University of the Virgin Islands. During his teaching career, he received many awards from his supervisors and community organizations. Two of his most memorable accolades were Teacher of the Year, in 1975, and the Paul Harris Award, in 1998, from Rotary East. Over the past twenty-five years, the author has taught chess to hundreds of students and adults, organized several chess clubs, and has participated in many local and international chess tournaments.

Mr. Wilkinson is now a retired principal who is serving as a chess instructor in both private and public schools in St. Thomas. He has remained committed to teaching chess to adults and all students throughout the Virgin Islands.

                     Chess! * by Sinclair L. Wilkinson
                       A Fun Game to Learn and Play
                       Publication Date: 08/11/2008
         Trade Paperback; $19.99; 274 pages; 978-1-4363-3035-0
          Cloth Hardback; $29.99; 274 pages; 978-1-4363-3036-7

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