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Sinclair Wilkinson • Author. Educator. Chess advocate.

One board.
Endless
possibilities.

Discover the world of chess with Sinclair Wilkinson — author, educator, and Chess Olympiad player. A place to learn, think, and make your next move.

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Curious minds welcome • Try a game below
Discover Sinclair’s bookChess! A Beautiful Game for People of All Ages by Sinclair L. WilkinsonA game for every generation ↗
Step inside the game
Author & educatorChess Olympiad playerPresident, USVI Chess FederationFeatured on The Bookcase
A little play. A lot to discover.

Your next move
starts right here.

Pick a piece. Drag it to a highlighted square, or tap to move. See what happens next. Chess is a wonderful way to be curious.

Your chess companion

You play the white pieces. Click or tap a piece to see where it can go, then choose a highlighted square. The computer plays black.

Enjoying your first moves?
There’s more to discover in Sinclair’s book.

Meet your guide to the game →

A casual computer opponent for exploration. No account needed. Your game stays in this browser tab.

You · WhiteComputer · Black

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Select a white piece. Dots show its legal moves.

You captured
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Computer captured
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The book

Your invitation
to the chessboard.

Chess! A Beautiful Game for People of All Ages introduces readers to the board and pieces, then explores the ideas that make the game so rewarding.

For the curious beginner, the returning player, or anyone ready to see chess in a new way.

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Direct ordering will open after the book edition, price, and fulfillment are confirmed.

Inside the book

Build a foundation.
Then think a move ahead.

  • Getting to know the board and how each piece moves
  • Understanding chess terms and practical situations
  • Exploring pins, forks, draws, and checkmate

Book topics based on the author’s introduction shared by the USVI Chess Federation.

Meet Sinclair

A teacher at heart.
A chess advocate
for life.

Sinclair Wilkinson brings together a life in education and a passion for chess. As an author, coach, and Olympiad player, he helps introduce the game to new generations.

As president of the U.S. Virgin Islands Chess Federation, he is part of the territory’s wider chess community — connecting people through learning, competition, and the shared pleasure of the game.

Meet the federation ↗
Beyond the book

Make the next move
together.

A home for lessons, conversations, and opportunities to bring chess to more people.

01 / Learn

Chess education

A place to share lesson opportunities and help students and families connect with Sinclair’s teaching.

Ask about learning →
02 / Connect

Schools & communities

Introduce chess to a school, club, or community. Use this space to start a conversation about a visit or program.

Start a conversation →
03 / Invite

Speaking & events

A simple point of contact for interviews, conferences, book events, and appearances. Availability will be confirmed individually.

Discuss an invitation →
The chess journal

Stories from
on and off the board.

Interviews today. A place for future tour dates, tournament reflections, and teaching updates.

In conversation · February 2022

Sinclair on The Bookcase

Watch Sinclair discuss his book and the benefits of learning and playing chess with Shawna Richards.

Watch the interview on PBS ↗
Community

Chess in the Virgin Islands

Explore news and activities from the USVI Chess Federation, where Sinclair serves as president.

Explore federation news ↗

Upcoming appearances and lesson schedules will be added when Sinclair shares confirmed details.

Let’s connect

Every connection starts
with a first move.

Interested in learning, inviting Sinclair to an event, or discussing his book? This will be your place to reach him.

His preferred contact details will be connected before launch.

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