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Sales Rank: 8796
Category: Book
Authors: Murray Chandler, Helen Milligan
Publisher: Gambit Publications
Studio: Gambit Publications
Manufacturer: Gambit Publications
Label: Gambit Publications
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Hardcover
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 112
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 10.9 x 8.3 x 0.6
ISBN: 1904600069
Dewey Decimal Number: 794.1
EAN: 9781904600060
ASIN: 1904600069
Publication Date: September 2004
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Product Description
With this charming book, children will delight in learning the basic moves of chess - the most popular and challenging strategy game of all. All the rules of chess are clearly explained, step by step, assuming no prior knowledge. The lessons are reinforced by the inventive tales that George is told by his pet alligator Kirsty, self-proclaimed Grand Alligator of chess. Chess is recognized in many countries as a useful tool for developing creative thinking in children. Although chess can be regarded as a rather complex and mysterious game, the rules themselves are straightforward. It doesn't take long to learn how the pieces move, and even children as young as five can enjoy exciting games. They will also thoroughly enjoy outwitting friends and relatives!
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 Chess for anyone January 7, 2009
My kids became interested in chess after reading Harry Potter. Trouble was, I had never played, nor had my husband. We got this book to help us all out. Although it is aimed at children, it's also great for adults. The explanations and exercises are clear and well presented. I have looked through many other books at our local library, and this one is far more helpful and pleasant to read. I recommend this for anyone who wants to learn about the game of chess.
good chess book for a chess beginner October 22, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
The book explain clearly, and its pictures make the book more fun to read. My son was 6 year old, 1st grade, when I bought this book for him. He like it.
Outstanding July 31, 2008
1 out of 5 found this review helpful
Great book. Uses things to interest kids. For example, the alligator story throughout the book is written on a kid level. While teaching chess, get them to read the conversation also. And the use of a "terribly tough test" is great. All questions are worth a point, so it gets them interested if they know they are scoring points. Much like the searching for Bobby Fischer movie. The points get them interested and wanting to do more and better. Also teaches them in a good progression. For instance, rooks and bishops, then queen. Makes sense since a queen is a combo of the two. Also gives great diagrams which they will see later with chess puzzles, such as the ones in chessmaster. I highly recommend. My son is 8. I can see this working for a 7 year old, but 6 and under might be hard.
Great!!! April 2, 2008
7 out of 10 found this review helpful
I am using this book to teach my two older children (6 and 4) and my wife (who never learned) how to play chess.
It is WELL done at having bite sized lessons followed by exercises. (I add some additional ones of my own.)
I was concerned about the algebraic chess notation lesson with my four year old, but he did great!
The best part about this book is that it isn't just a "here are the rules" book. Last night we went through the lesson on the value of pieces and talking about whether a swap is good or not. Some other really good lessons are the ones showing common checkmates, that talk about what to do when in check, and the chapter on forks, pins, and skewers.
This is a great book, but understand that it is for the absolute beginner. I think it is going MUCH better using this book than if I had tried to teach the kids just by myself.
Chess for Children March 14, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book is great for teaching beginning children all about playing chess. It uses simple language, and clear explanations, for easy understanding. Cartoon character images help to keep children interested as Kirsty (a pet alligator) teaches George how to play. No prior knowledge of how to play required.
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