Wednesday, March 25, 2015

5 Great Chess Books For Kids


01. Chess for children 

by Murray Chandler & Helen Milligan



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.

02. Winning Chess Strategy for Kids

by Jeff Coakley







Designed for children 7 to 13 years old, Winning Chess Strategy is part of a series of beginner workbooks by Jeff Coakley. The workbook starts with the rules of chess and quickly progresses to strategic ideas like opening principles and piece development.
It also includes sections on tactical combinations, endgame technique, and middle game planning.

03. The Chess Kid's Book of Tactics 

by David MacEnulty


David MacEnulty, a former director of program development in New York City's award-winning Chess-in-the-Schools program, teaches students how to develop a tactical mindset. In The Chess Kid's Book of Tactics, he instructs 6-10-year-old players in how to recognize the basic chess patterns and how to apply those patterns to understand-and win-the game.
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04. Chess Opening for Kids 

by John Watson & Graham Burgess





This simple guide provides all the tips and ideas needed to play purposefully from move one. That's because these 50 Mighty Openings are the very ones used by chess masters and grandmasters to outwit opponents time and again.
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05. The Steps Method 

by Rob Brunia and Cor van Wijgerden



The Steps Method is really a full beginner’s chess course, featuring six training manuals and 20 workbooks. The course and books were developed from material by two Dutch chess teachers.







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