Download or read book Children s First Book of Chess written by Natalie Shevando and published by Glagoslav Publications. This book was released on 2021-12-01 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “If you want to introduce chess to your child, this colorful book is capable of solving the first and most important task: to captivate him or her with this royal game. Once done, the rest will follow.” – Vladimir Kramnik, 14th World Chess Champion. “A really nice book about chess for children. It introduces you to the game with fun stories that make it easy to understand what the game is about. I hope many kids will be introduced to the royal game in this enjoyable way.” – Viswanathan Anand, 15th World Chess Champion. “Dear Children, please enjoy this delightful book with beautiful illustrations! I do hope that through this book, you’ll fall in love with chess and it will bring you many wonderful moments in your life. Enjoy!” – Boris Gelfand, Vice World Chess Champion. “Este libro para pequeños ajedrecistas, avalado por Vladimir Kramnik, Viswanathan Anand y mi viejo amigo @leontxogarcia, es una delicia.” – Arturo Pérez-Reverte, http://perezreverte.com. In this illustrated book made for children and adults alike, you’ll learn about the greatest and most intelligent game of all time: chess! With all the rules of the game simply explained, you’ll become acquainted with the three stages of a chess game, as well as every single chess piece, one-by-one. But before this, you’ll take a fascinating tour of the history of chess, reaching back to the game’s very beginnings almost 2000 years ago. Turn the pages and discover: - Why an old wise man rejected a king’s offer of gold, and instead asked for grains of wheat - The ancient Scottish chess pieces that inspired the game of Wizard’s Chess in Harry Potter - How there are more possible games in chess than there are atoms in the Universe! And much more! You’ll also read about how all the greatest grandmasters of chess started playing when they were kids, and why that’s the perfect time to begin. Chess builds imagination, focus, and logical thinking skills in children of all ages, and teaches us how to win with respect and lose with honor. But best of all, chess is great fun!
Download or read book The Kids Book of Chess written by Harvey Kidder and published by Workman Publishing. This book was released on 1990-01-01 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traces the history of chess, describes the pieces and how they move, and discusses the strategy of the game.
Download or read book My First Chess Book written by Katie Daynes and published by . This book was released on 2018-03-26 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meet the characters that make up a chess army and learn how to fight your first battle in this friendly introduction to the game. My First Chess Book is written clearly and simply, with entertaining examples, making it the perfect starting point for young children - and a handy refresher guide for parents and grandparents! Entertaining illustrations by The Boy Fitz Hammond bring the explanations to life. With expert advice from Sarah Hegarty, former British women's chess champion and director of the world's biggest chess competition, the UK Schools Chess Challenge. Includes fun games and puzzles.
Download or read book Chess for Children written by Murray Chandler and published by Chess for Schools. This book was released on 2004 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Teaches chess step-by-step, covering the board and pieces, notation, castling, draws, and basic tactics, and features a boy named George, who learns how to play chess from his tall-tale-telling pet alligator, Kirsty.
Download or read book Chess for Kids written by Michael Basman and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2006-01-23 with total page 47 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Master one of the world’s most fascinating games — chess! Learn how to play chess through this fun, illustrated chess guide! A board game like no other, chess challenges young minds to think strategically about moves by applying the principles of chess to their club games, tournaments and championships. Take your skills even further by gaining a deeper appreciation for the aim of the game and tactics. The chess book for kids age 9 and older includes: • Chessboard graphics that show how to apply the principles you learn in real-life game situations • A breakdown of the value, importance and role of each piece • A history section provides background on the game and its origins, reflecting the latest changes in the game and how it’s played International chess master and tutor Michael Basman show you everything you need to know to improve your tactics and win more games. Go from beginner chess player to chess champion by following the expert advice in Chess for Kids. Soon you’ll know the difference between chess pieces (your bishop from your knight!) and how to use them strategically, when to use the castling move and how to counter the Queen’s Gambit. Dive into the history of chess and learn from the greatest players and games. Before explaining techniques, the book builds your fundamental knowledge of chess and boosts your understanding of its value, power and importance. Chessboard graphics illustrate different scenarios so you can visualize different chess moves and their potential outcomes and learn the best move to make in any given situation.
Download or read book My First Chess Book written by Jessica E. Martin and published by CICO Books. This book was released on 2014-07-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how to play chess—the world’s most popular board game! Chess is easy to learn, and anyone can play it. Jessica E Prescott teaches you how you can get good at it—and start winning. Improve your skills through 35 fun activities—this isn’t just a textbook about the rules of the game! Why not have a game of Pawn Football (pawns line up at their starting rank and race to the other side), or do the Queen Dance (make a checkmate using only a queen and king)? Try Scholar’s Mate—the four-move checkmate every beginner needs to know—and when you’re really good, play Bughouse, a crazy four-person game with two chess sets. All the activities have clear, colorful artworks so you can see exactly where pieces should be on the chessboard. There are also helpful hints and tips throughout, and if you’ve ever forgotten how a piece moves or need to brush up on a rule, look at the Starting Out section for a reminder.
Download or read book The Batsford Book of Chess for Children written by Sabrina Chevannes and published by Batsford Books. This book was released on 2013-08-15 with total page 335 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chess is experiencing a new wave of popularity in schools, and it's educational too. Organisations like Chess in Schools are promoting it as the perfect way to develop analytical thinking skills, foster the competitive instinct – and provide a lot of fun along the way. This cute, character-based book, aimed at children aged 7 and up, is a complete guide to chess for those starting out in the game. In straightforward, animated language, Jess and Jamie – two rough-and-tumble kids who are obsessed with chess – explain everything you need to know, from first sitting down at the board to sneaky tricks to help you beat your opponents. The book explains who the pieces are and how they move (and that we're talking about pawns, not prawns), how to reach checkmate (or, in Jess's words, 'how to kill the king'), and the concept of the opening, middlegame and endgame. It also introduces the idea of chess etiquette - and explains why: sometimes no one wins and a game ends in stalemate. Friendlier and more fun than the average children's chess book, The Batsford Book of Chess for Children should become an essential addition to any child's bookshelf.
Download or read book Chess for Children written by John Harris and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book First Book of Chess written by Israel Albert Horowitz and published by Sterling Publishing (NY). This book was released on 1952 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides simple instructions on how to play the game of chess.
Download or read book The Batsford Book of Chess for Children written by Sabrina Chevannes and published by Batsford Books. This book was released on 2013-08-15 with total page 335 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chess is experiencing a new wave of popularity in schools, and it's educational too. Organisations like Chess in Schools are promoting it as the perfect way to develop analytical thinking skills, foster the competitive instinct – and provide a lot of fun along the way. This cute, character-based book, aimed at children aged 7 and up, is a complete guide to chess for those starting out in the game. In straightforward, animated language, Jess and Jamie – two rough-and-tumble kids who are obsessed with chess – explain everything you need to know, from first sitting down at the board to sneaky tricks to help you beat your opponents. The book explains who the pieces are and how they move (and that we're talking about pawns, not prawns), how to reach checkmate (or, in Jess's words, 'how to kill the king'), and the concept of the opening, middlegame and endgame. It also introduces the idea of chess etiquette - and explains why: sometimes no one wins and a game ends in stalemate. Friendlier and more fun than the average children's chess book, The Batsford Book of Chess for Children should become an essential addition to any child's bookshelf.
Download or read book Chess for Kids written by Carla Lee and published by . This book was released on 2023-02-13 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book for your child to become a real chess champion! Chess helps to improve the social skills of our children, their intellectual development and their memory in a fun and entertaining way!
Download or read book The First Book of Chess written by Joseph Leeming and published by . This book was released on 1953 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Directions for playing chess with simple charts and drawings. Grades 4-7.
Download or read book Chess for Kids written by Yuri Borisov and published by . This book was released on 2023-04-29 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your child needs this book to become a real chess master! Chess helps our kids develop their social skills, their minds and memories in an enjoyable and educational way.
Download or read book Chess for Children written by Ted Nottingham and published by Sterling. This book was released on 1996 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Uses the revolutionary Lincolnshire system to explain how to play, enjoy, and master chess and recounts anecdotes about notable players in the history of the game.
Download or read book How to Play Chess for Children written by Tim Ander and published by CRB Publishing. This book was released on 2017-11-01 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How to Play Chess for Beginners – for Kids of All Ages! When you read How to Play Chess for Children, you’ll discover a wonderful world of challenge and adventure! This easy-to-follow guide provides a complete overview of the game of chess. It’s a perfect introduction to the game. Kids can enjoy every step of learning chess: Discovering the timeless 8x8 chessboard Learning the unique movements of the individual chess pieces Mastering the art and timing of the popular “castling” move Understanding the ins and outs of pawn moves, attacks, and advancement and so much more! With How to Play Chess for Children, little ones can easily develop their long-term thinking skills. They’ll learn how to start out smart and strong by learning the best chess openings. Then, they’ll adopt savvy and flexible strategies for the chess midgame. Kids can finish strong by mastering the endgame, in which weak pieces can become very strong, and complete their game with decisive checkmates! This book even describes techniques for avoiding a draw (tie) game when kids are winning a game – and trying for a draw when their opponent has the upper hand. This practical strategy teaches maturity, adaptation, and smart success for children of all ages! Don’t miss this opportunity to get kids involved in this classic and inspiring game.
Download or read book Chess for Kids written by Pavel Ganchev and published by . This book was released on 2023-10-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book for your child to become a real chess champion! Chess helps to improve the social skills of our children, their intellectual development and their memory in a fun and entertaining way!
Download or read book My First Book of Checkmate written by David MacEnulty and published by SCB Distributors. This book was released on 2014-01-29 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Checkmate wins the game. Learning checkmate patterns helps you win games. It’s that simple. Many checkmates fall into recognizable patterns. My First Book of Checkmate presents all the basic patterns in clear diagrams, provides simple puzzles to get you started, and then takes you on a fascinating and rewarding journey through the beautiful and brilliant world of checkmate. By the time you finish this book you will be well prepared both to see danger before it strikes, and to deliver the crushing blows that win games. My First Book of Checkmate is a revised, enlarged edition of The Chess Kid’s Book of Checkmate by David MacEnulty, originally published in 2004 by David McKay.
