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Title: The Kids' Book of Chess/Book and Kids' Chess Set by Harvey Kidder, Kimberly Bulcken Root ISBN: 0-89480-767-6 Publisher: Workman Publishing Pub. Date: 01 November, 1990 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $15.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.5 (8 reviews)
Rating: 3
Summary: For younger kids
Comment: As a sixth grader I found the book to be written more for a parent to be able to read, but to a small kid. It covers the very basics and is ok. I didn't really need the cheap chess set that came with it - but the chess set would be fine for a first time kid. I enjoyed my CHESS FOR JUNIORS book alot more which had far better lessons and ART OF THE CHECKMATE.
Rating: 5
Summary: Excellent for kids and adults...
Comment: This was an excellent first book on the game of chess. A friend gave it to us and my 8-year old son and I read it together one evening and were playing chess that same night. If you've ever wanted a simple book on how to play chess (for kids and adults) this is it.
Rating: 5
Summary: A Perfect Chess Primer For Children and Adults.
Comment: This magnificent and visually stimulating chess set contains a 96-page beautifully illustrated book, chess pieces and a custom chess board.
The book begins with a fascinating, detailed description of the history of the game and how it derived from medieval times. It is incredibly detailed and exquisitely written. Although I am not particularly a fan of medieval or military history, I found this section to be most engaging, and it certainly helped deepen my love and appreciation for the game. A basic example -- We learn that in medieval times the pawns were the serfs, the poor laborers, the foot soldiers and as in any society there were usually more of them than anyone else. If we were to imagine them in real life they would be traveling on foot and "carrying a long spear called a pike. On the battlefield he was known as a pikeman. Pikemen also carried shields, which they held directly in front of them for protection. This meant that they had to point their pikes to either side of the shield. Similarly, because of his shield, a Chess pawn is unable to strike directly in front of him. He can attack only on the diagonal." When presented with details in this manner you come away with a better understanding of why certain rules exist in the game.
The second chapter is an introduction to the chessboard itself. The only thing missing here (and it is a very important omission) is a discussion of rank and file. Subsequent chapters over each piece in depth; its significance in relation to the other pieces on the board and how it moves. Towards the end are chapters explaining how to play the game, (accompanied by interesting military history tidbits highlighted in boxes throughout), and basic play strategies (and I mean BASIC in every sense of he word. If you are looking for a more involved strategy-oriented text, then definitely consider buying Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess).
This book does a nice job of covering all the basic elements of the game in an entertaining manner. Your student will come away with a comprehensive understanding of, and appreciation for, the oldest war game of all.
Five stars. An absolute must for every budding and experienced chess enthusiast.
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Title: Chess for Kids by Michael Basman ISBN: 078946540X Publisher: DK Publishing Inc Pub. Date: 01 January, 2001 List Price(USD): $12.99 |
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Title: Starting Chess (First Skills) by Harriet Castor, Rebecca Treays, Norman Young, Howard Allman ISBN: 079450115X Publisher: Usborne Books Pub. Date: 01 February, 2002 List Price(USD): $4.95 |
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Title: Chess for Juniors: A Complete Guide for the Beginner (McKay Chess Library) by Robert M. Snyder ISBN: 0812918673 Publisher: Random House Puzzles & Games Pub. Date: 01 March, 1991 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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Title: Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess by Bobby Fischer ISBN: 0553263153 Publisher: Bantam Books Pub. Date: 01 October, 1992 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: Chess For Kids Everything You need to Learn & Play by Kelvin F. R. Smith, Daniel C. MacDonald ISBN: 1552860159 Publisher: Somerville House Publishing Pub. Date: 05 May, 1997 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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