Chess Puzzles for Kids - Hardcover

Chandler, Murray

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 190645440X ISBN 13: 9781906454401

Publisher: Gambit Publications, 2012

Synopsis

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, whilst 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.

About this title

About the Author:

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.

About this edition

• Publisher: Gambit Publications
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 190645440X
• ISBN 13: 9781906454401
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 128