Kid's Guide to Chess

Name: Kid's Guide to Chess
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781510766525
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Learn the Game's Rules, Strategies, Gambits, and the Most Popular Moves to Beat Anyone!—100 Tips and Tricks for Kings and Queens!

By Ellisiv Reppen

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Kid's Guide to Chess by Ellisiv Reppen is a delightful introduction to the exciting world of chess for young players. The book simplifies the rules and strategies, making them accessible and engaging for children. It offers fun and interactive ways to learn the basics of chess, encouraging young readers to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills through play.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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If you're a young chess enthusiast looking to enhance your game, this book introduces the fundamentals in a fun and engaging manner, making it perfect for kids eager to learn or improve their chess skills. With clear instructions and playful illustrations, it appeals to curious minds, fostering both strategic thinking and a love for the classic game.

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Age range 10+

A fun illustrated guide for beginners who want to learn about more chess! Perfect for fans of the hit Netflix show The Queen's Gambit!

Chess is played on every continent and by several hundred million people. It's the most popular board game in the world, and people of all ages love to play!

In A Kid's Guide to Chess, you'll start to learn all of the basics like how the pieces move and then progress to the more complicated ideas behind the best moves for the different phases of the game. This book offers something for beginners who have never picked up a chess piece as well as more advanced instruction for experienced learners who are looking to become expert players!

With this comprehensive guide, learn:

The rules of the game
Tactical moves
Openings
Vulnerable routes
The history of chess
And much more!

Additionally, inside you'll find exclusive tips from some of the world's best chess players. These clever suggestions will help you to become a real master of chess. Imagine how much fun it will be to win a game against a classmate or - if you're really good - maybe even your grandpa! If you're up for a real challenge, you can also test yourself with puzzles taken from world championship games. Put on your thinking cap - your brain's got some work to do!

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781510766525

Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 October 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Sky Pony Press

Illustration: Color illustrations throughout

Contributors:

Illustrated by Flu Hartberg

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 203.0mm

Height: 279.0mm

Weight: 798g

Pages: 176

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Children's Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Ellisiv Reppen

About the Author

Ellisiv Reppen is a chess player and author. She is one of the best female chess players. With over ten years of experience as a chess trainer, she teaches hundreds of students at all levels. She lives near Oslo, Norway.

Flu Hartberg is a Norwegian cartoonist and illustrator whose work appears in school textbooks and children's books, as well as comic books. He currently resides in Oslo, Norway.

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