Chess puzzles for kids / Murray Chandler ; [illustrations, Cindy McCluskey].

By: Chandler, MurrayContributor(s): McCluskey, CindyMaterial type: TextTextPublication details: London : Gambit, 2012Description: 127 p. : ill. ; 24 cmISBN: 9781906454401Subject(s): Chess problems -- Juvenile literatureDDC classification: 794.12 Summary: 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.Summary: 7 yrs+Summary: Chess.
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Cover subtitle: 100 puzzles to torment your brain cells.

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.

7 yrs+

Chess.

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