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Chess: We've Got All the Best Moves!

Simon Basher, Tom Jackson

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Macmillan
25 October 2022

Children's & Educational; Hobbies, quizzes & games (Children's&YA)

What takes 2 people, 32 pieces and 64 squares? It's chess, mate! How's that for an opening gambit?

This game of strategy has been around for thousands of years and it gives your brain a real workout. But you don't have to be a brainiac to have fun playing chess, as Basher brings you his unique guide to the game that has experienced a huge surge in popularity in the last two years. Game on!

First, get the basics with clear explanations of the pieces and how they move. Then move on to read about rules, strategy and famous games. You can also meet the world's chess greats, from the youngest-ever grand master, Abimanuyi Mishra, to current stars Magnus Carlsen and Judit Polgar.

By: Simon Basher, Tom Jackson
Imprint: Macmillan
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 178mm, Width: 178mm, Spine: 7mm
Weight: 156g
ISBN: 9780753448205
ISBN 10: 0753448203
Pages: 64
Publication Date: 25 October 2022
Recommended Age: From 9 to 11 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Author Website: https://tomjackson.weebly.com/

Simon Basher is an internationally recognized illustrator, whose books have sold more than three million copies around the world. His illustration style is described as graphic surrealism; a synergy of European graphic design and Japanese character creation. Mary Frances Budzik is the author of previous Basher titles Grammar, Punctuation, and Myths and Legends. She has a BA in English Literature from Boston College and an MA in English Literature from Colombia University. She lives in Connecticut.