This book introduces the basics of the chess game, quickly and easily comprehended using the proposed tests (for the promotion of each of the pieces in the "labyrinths") and tasks. Diagrams and photographs display all the main positions on the board, the records of individual moves and entire games are given in large print for greater clarity. All this will allow you to quickly get acquainted with chess, and most importantly - to instill sincere and unrelenting interest in this wonderful game.