Read this introduction to a magazine article. It can be found in quiet parlors and in dingy city parks; it can be purchased in marble or plastic. Chess is an equal-opportunity game that allows all enthusiasts to strategize using creativity and logic. Innovative educators know that chess has the power to challenge and inspire without the expense of technology.

What will most likely be included in the magazine article that follows this introduction?

the history of chess
the benefits of learning chess
instructions for making chess boards
strategies for winning chess matches