Basic Chess Openings for Kids: Play Like a Winner from Move One Contributor(s): Hertan, Charles (Author) |
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ISBN: 9056915975 ISBN-13: 9789056915971 Publisher: New in Chess OUR PRICE: $17.06 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2015 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Games & Activities | Chess |
Physical Information: 0.4" H x 6.7" W x 9.3" (0.60 lbs) 160 pages |
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Publisher Description: Award-winning author Charles Hertan knows what kids really need to know (and want to know) about mobilizing their pawns and pieces. Traditional chess opening books concentrate on the variations in different openings. Charles Hertan believes that for beginners and advanced beginners memorizing lines in the Sicilian and Nimzo-Indian defenses is not only boring but also a waste of time. Hertan's approach is different. He helps kids to develop a solid understanding of the fundamental opening ideas and principles. What are the properties of each chess piece, and how can they be mobilized effectively to work together and get a strong position on the board? In his trademark humorous and kid-friendly way, Hertan teaches what you should actually be trying to achieve at the start of a game. Kids will love learning how to avoid The Five Most Common Opening Mistakes. This is a fun, easy-to-use, down-to-earth and accessible chess opening primer. |