Chess for Kids - Hardcover

Basman, Michael

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0751362298 ISBN 13: 9780751362299

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Child's H/B, 2001

Synopsis

International Master, Michael Basman, invites you into the challenging and exciting world of chess. His simple and accessible text presents the beginner with the rules, skills and techniques of the game. Every aspect is illustrated with clear step-by-step photography, from setting up the baord to advanced tactics.

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About the Author

Michael Basman became hooked on chess at the age of ten and has been playing ever since. He has taken part in several olympiads and, in 1973, swept the board at the British Chess Championships. Since becoming an International Master in 1981, he has dedicated his time to teaching schoolchildren and, in 1996, set up the UK Schools' Chess Challenge, an annual event that attracts thousands of new players each year.

From Booklist

Gr. 4-8. International Master Basman puts 20 years of experience teaching children how to play chess into this systematic, succinct, and thorough book. Dedicating each page to a different topic, he guides readers through the rudiments of the game, from explaining the pieces and setting up the board to special moves, essential techniques, and attack and defense strategies that players must know to win. Especially interesting for readers entirely new to the game are anecdotes in the "Check it out" section, which explain the origins of chess and how the game has figured in literature, language, and even history. A solid introduction for novices and good for skilled players wanting to develop their strategies and find out about chess clubs and tournaments. Roger Leslie
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Edition details

• Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Child's H/B
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0751362298
• ISBN 13: 9780751362299
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 48