Children S First Book Of Chess

Author : Natalie Shevando,Matthew McMillion
Publisher : Glagoslav Publications
Page : 70 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2021-12-01
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9781914337253

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Children’s First Book of Chess by Natalie Shevando,Matthew McMillion Pdf

“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!

Author : Katie Daynes
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2018-03-26
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1474941087

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My First Chess Book by Katie Daynes Pdf

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.

Author : Murray Chandler,Helen Milligan
Publisher : Chess for Schools
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 1904600069

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Chess for Children by Murray Chandler,Helen Milligan Pdf

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.

Author : Jessica E. Martin
Publisher : CICO Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2014-07-10
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN : 1782491570

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My First Chess Book by Jessica E. Martin Pdf

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.

Author : Michael Basman
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 47 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2006-01-23
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780744047745

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Chess for Kids by Michael Basman Pdf

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.

Author : Harvey Kidder,Kimberly Bulcken Root
Publisher : Workman Publishing Company
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1990-01-11
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0894807676

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The Kids' Book of Chess and Chess Set by Harvey Kidder,Kimberly Bulcken Root Pdf

A direct, lively introduction to the game that's inspired passion and challenge for over 900 years—for kids ages 8-12. Everything a child needs to learn how to play chess, hone your skills, and become a grandmaster, including a custom-designed chess board and full set of 32 chess pieces! A 96-page book leads kids through the fundamentals of beginning, middle, and end game, and shows winning strategies for offense and defense. Full-color fantasy art captures the energy and excitement of chess's origins—the medieval battlefield. Over 1 million copies in print. For ages 8-12.

Author : Jeff Coakley,Antoine Duff,Chess'n Math Association
Publisher : Montréal : Chess'n Math Association
Page : 239 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Chess
ISBN : 1895525055

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Winning Chess Strategy for Kids by Jeff Coakley,Antoine Duff,Chess'n Math Association Pdf

Author : Sunil Weeramantry,Ed Eusebi
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 428 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2020-08
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 1936277905

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Best Lessons of a Chess Coach by Sunil Weeramantry,Ed Eusebi Pdf

In the course of a game of chess, questions continually arise that test a player's reasoning skills. Questions such as: - "Who has the better position?"- "Should I resolve the tension in the center?"- "How can I improve the placement of my pieces?"In this long-awaited extension of the classic Best Lessons of a Chess Coach, the reader is invited to take a seat in the classroom of a renowned chess teacher, and learn how to answer such questions while experiencing the beauty, logic, and artistry of great chess games. When Sunil Weeramantry lectures on the games of top grandmasters, one can imagine making decisions alongside them. When he lectures on his own games, one can also experience the personal excitement, disappointment, and satisfaction of a well-contested game of chess. The cumulative effect of studying these lessons is to give the aspiring player a wide range of tools with which to win.

Author : Israel Albert Horowitz
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1952
Category : Chess
ISBN : 0389002259

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First Book of Chess by Israel Albert Horowitz Pdf

Author : John Harris
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : Chess
ISBN : 0725305886

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Chess for Children by John Harris Pdf

Author : Yora Rocks
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2024-07-03
Category : Chess
ISBN : 9798470622747

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Chess for Kids by Yora Rocks Pdf

Chess is a game that helps with our children's intellectual development, it improves their social skills and respect towards other children and in a fun and entertaining way!

Author : David MacEnulty
Publisher : SCB Distributors
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2014-01-29
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9781936490950

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My First Book of Checkmate by David MacEnulty Pdf

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.

Author : Carla Lee
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2023-02-13
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1960395084

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Chess for Kids by Carla Lee Pdf

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!

Author : Alexey W. Root
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 137 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2006-03-30
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780897899932

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Children and Chess by Alexey W. Root Pdf

This book helps educators and librarians prepare students to succeed in University Interscholastic League (UIL) Chess Puzzle. Children and Chess: A Guide for Educators is the first book to show the connection between accepted educational theories and chess. It features lesson plans teachers can use immediately, and from which they can learn the basics of the game. Since the plans meet academic goals through chess, teachers also learn that chess can be a part of reading, math, science, and social studies. An appendix showing how chess meets the requirements of curriculum standards is another plus. Children and Chess: A Guide for Educators is the first book to show the connection between accepted educational theories and chess. The relationship of chess to academic and humanistic educational goals is convincingly illustrated as curriculum and psychological theories from John D. McNeil, Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, and Howard Gardner are outlined and applied to the question why chess? Children and Chess features lesson plans teachers can use immediately, and from which they can learn the basics of the game. Since the plans meet academic goals through chess, teachers also learn that chess can be a part of reading, math, science, and social studies. An appendix showing how chess meets the requirements of curriculum standards is another plus. Grades 4-8.

Author : H.W. Wilson Company
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 936 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1961
Category : Children's literature
ISBN : UOM:39015031214821

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Childrens' Catalog by H.W. Wilson Company Pdf

The 1st ed. includes an index to v. 28-36 of St. Nicholas.