This chess puzzle super-challenge contains 100 fun positions to solve, ranging from encouragingly easy to mind-numbingly hard. Using an innovative format, every puzzle is preceded by an instructive example, illustrating an important pattern. Each puzzle has been graded to suit a wide range of chess abilities. Beginners or younger readers will enjoy reading the basic warm-up exercises. The more experienced can wrestle with some classic puzzles, whilst at the same time learning of typical themes and killer concepts. The final challenging chapters – Mission Impossible – are guaranteed to torment and inspire the most talented of future champions! Chess is recognized in many countries as a useful tool for developing creative thinking in children. Chess Puzzles for Kids will quickly enable children to enjoy using their new-found skills to outwit friends and relatives.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Gambit Publications, The Limited
ISBN-10
190645440x
ISBN-13
9781906454401
eBay Product ID (ePID)
13038721869
Product Key Features
Book Title
Chess Puzzles for Kids
Author
Murray Chandler
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Chess, Games & Activities / Board Games, Games & Activities / Puzzles
Intended Audience
Young Adults
Publication Year
2012
Genre
Games & Activities, Juvenile Nonfiction
Number of Pages
128 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9in
Item Height
0.5in
Item Width
7in
Item Weight
12.5 Oz
Additional Product Features
Grade from
Third Grade
Grade to
College Graduate Student
Reviews
"As instructive as it is enjoyable ... the many examples and exercises will sharpen the skills of players of any age" - Grandmaster Michael Adams, Daily Telegraph