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Author
Publisher
Sky Pony Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"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"-- provided by publisher
Publisher
DK/Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"Whether you're a complete beginner or a more experienced player looking to improve your game, this step-by-step guide will help you play like a champion. Plan your moves with amazing 3-D illustrations. Discover tactics and strategies that will add firepower to your attack and strengthen your defense. Learn tips and techniques to improve your skills and solve the toughest of chess challenges. Includes practice chessboard and press-out pieces, so you...
4) Chess
Author
Series
Publisher
Kingfisher Publications
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Get to know the major players on the chessboard and find out the different moves they make to try and capture the King. See how a game of chess unfolds from Opening to Endgame and pick up some top tips and strategies along the way. Meet the world's greatest chess players--including Abhimanyu Mishra, Magnus Carlsen, and Judit Polgár--and discover how you, too, can become a master of the game!"-- Publisher's website
Author
Publisher
created for St. Martin's Press by Neon Squid
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
Become a Chess Champion is structured like a chess course, with knowledge carefully introduced as readers turn the pages - assisted by hilarious chess pieces illustrated by Brian Lambert. The emphasis is on fun: James Canty III uses mini games and chess puzzles to teach important concepts and avoid overwhelming beginners. Kids will learn key skills like how to play the perfect opening and trick their opponents to bring about checkmate.--
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Chess is one of the most popular and challenging strategy games of all time! This engaging title covers the rules, pieces, moves, and strategies. Step-by-step photos bring matches to life and connect readers to the instructions. Fact boxes highlight fascinating facts and records including the longest match, extreme chess games, and more. --Amazon.
Author
Publisher
Rockridge Press
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
In this introduction to chess, "first get the hang of moving each piece [and] understand the rules, then find out how to capture pieces and win ... Try out different tactics, discover super-secret strategies, and practice thinking ahead"--Publisher marketing.
Author
Publisher
Kingfisher
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"How To Play Chess introduces each piece and its moves, explains key principles such as check and how to open a game, before exploring tricks such as forks, pins, and skewers. It's packed with graded test positions and training exercises to help young players improve their game as they progress through the book. What's more, readers can brush up on the fascinating history of chess, with features on the greatest players and legendary matches." --
Author
Publisher
Thinkers Publishing
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"How is this book now different from other chess books for young children? Well, it starts as a fairy tale about a King, a Dragon and a young Girl with a dream. Author Christel Minne: 'A young girl is the main character because by doing so, I want to encourage girls and make it clear that this game is also for them.' The history of the game of chess is incorporated as you get acquainted with the characters. The picture book is very inviting with plenty...
Author
Publisher
Little Bee Books Inc
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"This is the true story of how Judit Polgár captivated the world as she battled to become the youngest chess grandmaster in history! The queen of chess, Judit Polgár, dazzled the world as a prodigy, winning tournaments, gold medals, and defeating eleven world champions, including Garry Kasparov and Magnus Carlsen. At her peak, Judit was rated the eighth best chess player in the world. But before these tremendous successes, Judit burst onto the...
13) Chess for kids
Author
Series
Publisher
Clever Publishing
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
This entertaining and informative introduction to chess teaches children the basic rules of the game, the names of the pieces, and how they move on the board. Readers can follow along with an adorable character named Little Pawn as she finds her way across.
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