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Title: Chess for Kids by Michael Basman ISBN: 0-7894-6540-X Publisher: DK Publishing Pub. Date: January, 2001 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $12.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 3.67 (9 reviews)
Rating: 2
Summary: Not serious book for kids to learn from
Comment: This is indeed a book where pictures are used for entertainment purposes and not a serious book for an older kid to learn from.
OK for smaller kids.
Rating: 5
Summary: ''Checkmate or draw!''
Comment: Before this book has been written, there aren't many chess books for kids in those days, but here comes a book that is specially designed for kids and is readily accessible whenever kids wanted it. Since his years as an international master, Michael Basman has devoted his time to teaching schoolchildren chess, and years after that he set up the UK Chess Club, a chess tournament which attracts thousands of players every year.
Since I haven't got time to write down Michael Basman's bio in this review, I feel his kids chess book is worth having and is highly recommended to any kid. You know, many kids will hate a book that is unatrractive and dull and will soon get rid of it but Michael Basman's book has very attractive pictures, that'll show kids the game positions, and they are very clear, only to find them done in digital photography!
Chess is a battle of wits between two players and checkmating the opponent is a very difficult task, requiring your skill and knowledge. Michael Basman explains this in his book with a very accessible text that'll allow kid readers to understand the game concepts and is simple enough to apprehend. Heck, if I'm a kid right now I'll be able to read through the book like water!
Apart from the very clear pictures and simple text, Michael Basman uses his teaching experience to let kids gain a clearer understanding of chess pieces through the ''Check it out!'' section of the book and this section offers a brief explanation of the piece in terms of history and piece effectiveness.
The book is well laid out, thorough and kid-friendly and is always there when kids need it. It covers all of the most important aspects of chess, including the basics. Most of all, it's highly informative and that means kids can have all the info they need in order to play chess correctly.
What more could I say, this is a great book, and I swear Michael Basman made it by heart and by using his chess experience not anything else! The book is well laid out, clear, thorough and easy to use anytime. The book CAN teach kids the game so what're you waiting for, get your chessboard and pieces and let the games begin!
Rating: 2
Summary: Not that great
Comment: I have read about 6 chess books in my school library. I didnot find the teaching to be as serious as it should be for kids over 8 years old. I learned a lot more from "Chess For Juniors" and "ideas Behind the Chess Openings" in the library.
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Title: How to Beat Your Dad at Chess by Murray Chandler ISBN: 1901983056 Publisher: Gambit Pub. Date: 01 August, 1998 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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Title: Starting Chess (First Skills) by Harriet Castor, Rebecca Treays, Norman Young, Howard Allman ISBN: 079450115X Publisher: E D C Publications Pub. Date: June, 2002 List Price(USD): $4.95 |
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Title: The Kids' Book of Chess/Book and Kids' Chess Set by Harvey Kidder, Kimberly Bulcken Root ISBN: 0894807676 Publisher: Workman Publishing Company Pub. Date: November, 1990 List Price(USD): $15.95 |
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Title: Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess by Stuart Margulies, Don Mosenfelder, Bobby Fischer ISBN: 0553263153 Publisher: Bantam Pub. Date: 01 July, 1982 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: Chess for Juniors : A Complete Guide for the Beginner by Robert M. Snyder ISBN: 0812918673 Publisher: Random House Puzzles & Games Pub. Date: 20 March, 1991 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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