The Batsford Book of Chess for Children: Beginner Chess for Kids

By Sabrina Chevannes

Book Overview

Chess is great for developing a childs analytical skills, fostering the competitive instinct--and having fun. Nothing beats this cute, character-based guide for teaching youngsters how to play. Jess and Jamie--two rough-and-tumble, chess-obsessed kids--explain it all: what the pieces are and how they move; the opening, middlegame, and endgame; checkmate; and sneaky tricks that win. The books friendly, entertaining, and essential to any childs bookshelf.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 184994069X
• ISBN13: 9781849940696
• Release Date: February 2014
• Publisher: Batsford
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 1.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.7" x 10.0"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7