Chess for Children: How to Play the World's Most Popular Board Game

Description

With this charming book, children will delight in learning the basic moves of
chess – the most popular and challenging strategy game of all. All the rules
of chess are clearly explained, step by step, assuming no prior knowledge. The
lessons are reinforced by the inventive tales that George is told by his pet
alligator Kirsty, self-proclaimed Grand Alligator of chess. Chess is
recognized in many countries as a useful tool for developing creative thinking
in children. Although chess can be regarded as a rather complex and mysterious
game, the rules themselves are straightforward. It doesn’t take long to learn
how the pieces move, and even children as young as five can enjoy exciting
games. They will also thoroughly enjoy outwitting friends and relatives!
Murray Chandler gained the chess Grandmaster title by winning events in New
York and Amsterdam. During 28 years as a professional player, he has taken
part in over 150 international tournaments, in 32 different countries. His
previous books include the best-selling How to Beat Your Dad at Chess and
Chess Tactics for Kids. Dr Helen Milligan is a World Chess Federation woman
master, and a former British Ladies Champion. She has represented Scotland in
ten Chess Olympiads, and New Zealand in two. Read more

Features:

Product Details:

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Gambit Publications (April 1, 2004)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 112 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1904600069
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 60
• Reading age ‏ : ‎ 9 – 12 years
• Grade level ‏ : ‎ 4 – 7
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
• Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.5 x 11.2 inches
• Best Sellers Rank: #41,527 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #24 in Children's Board Games Books #32 in Chess (Books) #2,000 in Children's Activity Books (Books)