Chess is perhaps the most respected of all strategy games around the world. As a teen, I remember being fascinated by chess puzzles and problems. Questions like, "What one move leads to checkmate in three turns?" stimulated my brain an improved my problem solving skills.

This book by Pandolfini is 272 pages, with over 300 chess puzzles for new players. It would be a great companion gift to go along with a chess set for a young person (or adult!)