This is the perfect introduction to chess for children from the age of seven upwards. The book contains 30 short lessons, starting with learning about the board and the pieces, then the moves of each piece in turn, then the vital concepts of check, checkmate and stalemate, and finally basic strategy and thinking skills. Quizzes and puzzles reinforce what the children learn. The book uses the characters of the 7-year-old twins Sam and Alice who are always arguing and fighting. They decide to join the army where they are told about an impending invasion of aliens from the planet Caissa. The outcome of the invasion will be decided by a game of living chess. During their lessons they learn about the battlefield and the different types of soldier and get to play the part of each in turn.
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Richard James has been teaching chess to children since the early 1970s, running Richmond Junior Chess Club for more than 30 years, where he worked closely with such future stars as Luke McShane and Jonathan Rowson. He has an international reputation as an expert on how young children learn chess, having had an article on the subject published in The Chess Instructor 2009, published by New In Chess. Richard is the webmaster of chessKIDS academy, a website pioneering online interactive chess instruction for young children. He also has a particular interest in promoting chess among children on the Autistic Spectrum.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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Using it with my grandson.
Great book, which uses a style that retains his interest.
A good buy for adult players passing on the skills and pleasure of playing chess.
Money well spent
Great book, which uses a style that retains his interest.
A good buy for adult players passing on the skills and pleasure of playing chess.
Money well spent
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By melody
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I bought this book along with a chess set for my son. He's really enjoyed reading the story and we've managed to work out the rules of the game between us! The book is just right - pitched at about 7-11 year olds I would say. A really good introduction to the game.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By Clever Kids
Format:Paperback
This Chess book was a little too good for the kids ... my 8 year old beat me in 4 moves after reading through it the first time, now I'm reading it to try and stay a step ahead of him!
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Fantastic book, Help my son a lot he his 4 and he is excited always asked me to bring he want to learn. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Michael Gnahoua
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Still Learning
My grandson is learning quickly using the Chess for Kids book. Look out Dad he will soon be beating you.
Published 2 months ago by Mrs. Janet E. Newman
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Chess for kids.
Bought for our grandson who found it easy to understand and has certainly encouraged him with the game. Would definitely recommend it for all beginners whatever age.
Published 2 months ago by Mrs. Janice A. Palin
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Great but...
Although it is a very good book, you can use the website which covers pretty much all of the books contents for free!
Published 3 months ago by ascanny
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Chess as a hobby
This is a fantastic book for children, dynamic and inspiring. My 7 year old son is enjoying it very much and reads it through and through. I can recommend it to everyone.
Published 3 months ago by Dr. Ther Gabor
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Great for my grand daughter
Great little book as a Chess starter kit for my Grand daughter.
Good quality and an easy read.
She is now en route to becoming a future grand master
Good quality and an easy read.
She is now en route to becoming a future grand master
Published 3 months ago by kdh
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Brilliant for total beginners
Bought for my grandson's 7th Birthday and he is now a very keen player and anxious to join the school chess club.
Published 4 months ago by Tony
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Excellent for beginners
I bought this book for my nephew, with a small chess set. He wants to learn to play and the books seems great for beginners. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Polly
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strange style
I bought this for young children and thought the style was aggressive and nasty, with too much emphasis on the "total war" aspect of the game - to the extent that I would... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Columbus
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Chess made simple
The book is aimed at children and written so that all reading age children can understand. It is quite easy for them to follow the intricacies of the game.
Published 10 months ago by Monkeyhanger
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