Checkmate!

The young player's complete guide to chess

John Foley

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WELBECK
26 September 2023

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Chess is the ultimate fun strategy game

and this is the perfect introduction to chess, whether you're a budding master or you've never played before.

In simple, fun stages, readers will learn what every piece can do, and how to use them on the board. Clear, original board diagrams make the action easy to understand. Readers will also discover the best tactics to use against their opponent, from how to counter the Queen's Gambit to how to avoid the Fool's Mate. There's plenty to discover about the wider world of chess too

including unusual trivia and unbelievable true chess stories from history. You'll also find a full glossary of chess terms and profiles of some of the world's greatest players inside.

Written with clarity and humour, this is the only guide any young chess player will need.

By: John Foley
Imprint: WELBECK
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 188mm, Spine: 12mm
Weight: 333g
ISBN: 9781804535158
ISBN 10: 180453515X
Pages: 112
Publication Date: 26 September 2023
Recommended Age: From 8 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

John Foley is the Secretary of the Education Commission of the European Chess Union. He has authored workbooks for children and also works as a chess tutor.