Synopses & Reviews
"Three chess experts explain the history, rules, and strategy behind this ancient game of kings'....The authors introduce each piece from pawn to king separately in practice sessions that demonstrate the piece's strengths and limitations....Several famous matches are explained move by move....Clear black-and-white photographs and drawings illustrate each move....This useful addition for both school and public library collections will be popular with new chess enthusiasts."--
Booklist.
Synopsis
“Three chess experts explain the history, rules, and strategy behind this ancient ‘game of kings. Clear black-and-white photographs and drawings illustrate each move. This useful addition for both school and public library collections will be popular with new chess enthusiasts.”—
Booklist. “A new breed beginner's book [that] emphasizes the social, fun side of chess.”—
Library Jouranl.Synopsis
Chess is great for developing a child's analytical skills, fostering the competitive instinctand#8212;and having fun. Nothing beats this cute, character-based guide for teaching youngsters how to play. Jess and Jamieand#8212;two rough-and-tumble, chess-obsessed kidsand#8212;explain it all: what the pieces are and how they move; the opening, middlegame, and endgame; checkmate; and sneaky tricks that win. The book's friendly, entertaining, and essential to any child's bookshelf.
About the Author
Sabrina Chevannes is a young chess player and tutor-a rising star in the world of British chess. Managing Director of the Chevannes Chess Academy, she teaches chess in many London schools and arranges tournaments.