| Chess Puzzles for Kids Contributor(s): Chandler, Murray (Author) |
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ISBN: 190645440X ISBN-13: 9781906454401 Publisher: Gambit Publications OUR PRICE: $15.26 Product Type: Hardcover Published: October 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Games & Activities - Board Games - Juvenile Nonfiction | Games & Activities - Puzzles |
| Dewey: 794.12 |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 6.5" W x 9" (0.75 lbs) 128 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This chess puzzle super-challenge contains 100 fun positions to solve, ranging from encouragingly easy to mind-numbingly hard. Using an innovative format, every puzzle is preceded by an instructive example, illustrating an important pattern. Each puzzle has been graded to suit a wide range of chess abilities. Beginners or younger readers will enjoy reading the basic warm-up exercises. The more experienced can wrestle with some classic puzzles, while at the same time learning of typical themes and killer concepts. The final challenging chapters - Mission Impossible - are guaranteed to torment and inspire the most talented of future champions Chess is recognized in many countries as a useful tool for developing creative thinking in children. Chess Puzzles for Kids will quickly enable children to enjoy using their new-found skills to outwit friends and relatives. |
Contributor Bio(s): Chandler, Murray: - "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 for young players - Chess for Children (with Helen Milligan), How to Beat Your Dad at Chess and Chess Tactics for Kids - are widely used in schools and by junior coaches." |