Chess for Beginners

Michael Basman

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English

Dorling Kindersley
17 August 2021

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

Learn the principles of chess strategy and become a master of the world's greatest game

Master the art of chess and never lose a game again

Do you know your bishops from your knights? Or when castling is the best move? How about the best way to counter the Queen's Gambit? In Chess for Kids international master and renowned chess tutor Michael Basman shows you everything you need to know to improve your tactics and win more games.

From the history of chess and the aim of the game to essential tactics and taking your skills even further in clubs, tournaments, and championships, Chess for Kids covers it all. Before explaining techniques, the book gives you the lowdown on each piece to boost your understanding of its value, power and importance. Chess board graphics illustrate different scenarios so you can visualize different moves and their potential outcomes and learn the best move to make in any given situation.

Let Chess for Kids and International Master Michael Basman turn you into a champion chess player.

By: Michael Basman
Imprint: Dorling Kindersley
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 280mm, Width: 217mm, Spine: 5mm
Weight: 222g
ISBN: 9780241538432
ISBN 10: 0241538432
Pages: 48
Publication Date: 17 August 2021
Recommended Age: From 9 to 12 years
Audience: General/trade , Children/juvenile , ELT Advanced , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Out of Print

International Master and renowned chess tutor Michael Basman became hooked on chess at the age of ten, and has been playing ever since. He has taken part in several olympiads but also dedicated his time to teach children how to play, setting up the popular UK Schools Chess challenge in 1996. He is the author of several books on chess, and has a website offering online chess courses.