If you are interested in the life lessons and personal narratives found within chess, these resources provide a "story-like" approach to learning:
: This provides a daily "lesson" or story from grandmaster history for every day of the year, available in various digital formats. The "Story" Behind the Game Chess Lessons.pdf
: A simple narrative framework— Center, Castle, Connect —used to help beginners remember the fundamental opening story of a match. 10 Life Lessons From Chess for Adult Beginners If you are interested in the life lessons