Chess Tactics for Kids

Description

Chess enthusiasts of all ages and levels will find this book an instructive
delight. In a simple, easy-to-understand format it explains how to bamboozle
your chess opponents using commonly occurring tactical motifs. The
illustrative positions, all taken from real games, show the 50 Tricky Tactics
that experienced chess masters use to win their games. Recognizing frequently-
occurring tactical ideas is vital to success in chess. One of the fastest and
most enjoyable ways to improve at chess is by learning these thematic
manoeuvres. Beginners will benefit from the clear explanation of basic
concepts, such as how to utilize a fork, pin or skewer. Advanced players will
delight in the many devious middlegame tricks – some classified here for the
first time – which can catch out even grandmasters. Chess Tactics for Kids
makes improving easy and fun, and is full of helpful explanations on how to
approach chess games with confidence – and success. Grandmaster Murray
Chandler finished second in the World Cadet Championship in 1976, ahead of
Garry Kasparov, whom he defeated in their individual game. He remains to this
day one of the few players in the world with a 100% score against Kasparov. He
was a key member of the England team that won the silver medals in Chess
Olympiads three times during the 1980s, and went on to captain the team in
1994. His previous book for Gambit, How to Beat Your Dad at Chess, has proved
one of the most popular chess books of recent years. Read more

Features:

Product Details:

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Gambit Publications; First Edition (January 1, 2003)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 128 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1901983994
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 99
• Reading age ‏ : ‎ 6 – 11 years, from customers
• Grade level ‏ : ‎ 2 and up
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.8 ounces
• Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.1 x 0.5 x 9.2 inches
• Best Sellers Rank: #38,280 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #21 in Children's Board Games Books #30 in Chess (Books)