James Canty III

James Canty III is a professional chess player, coach, commentator, and content creator for Chess.com. Canty became a national master at 17 after winning the first Harold Steen Memorial Cup, which happened a year after his coach passed away. After such a meteoric rise Canty quickly became a legend in Detroit’s chess scene. Canty is also a popular chess streamer—his fans can watch Canty playing chess, analyzing games, and studying to become a Grandmaster on Twitch and YouTube.

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Kids will learn how to master the basics of the classic board game in this fun beginner’s guide from professional chess player James Canty III.
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