How to Play Chess is a book about general principles and laws of the game of chess written by Charlotte Boardman Rogers. The author provides the survey of the history of chess from its origins in India about five thousand years ago and its development over centuries. Further on, the book explains basics and fundamental rules of the game and suggestions for beginners. The second part of the book provides some advanced principles of Openings, End Game and Middle Game, concluding with key to problems and examples of master play.