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Chess Openings for Kids
In 2022 John Watson was inducted into the World Chess Hall of Fame as "one of the greatest writers in the history of American chess".
For chess-players of all ages and abilities, it is vital to get off to a good start. This simple guide provides all the tips and ideas needed to play purposefully from move one. That’s because these 50 Mighty Openings are the very ones used by chess masters and grandmasters to outwit opponents time and again.
This book teaches the names and starting moves of all the main chess openings, and explains the basic ideas. Beginners will learn how to position their pieces for maximum impact. More experienced players will discover some remarkable tactical and strategic themes that are vital for chess mastery.
Throughout the book, numerous devastating opening traps are highlighted. You will have fun posing difficult problems for your opponent – whether a friend, a chess-club rival or your Dad!
Chess Openings for Kids makes learning the chess openings fun. Playing these powerful openings helps develop an understanding of how the pieces work together. Soon you will be able to play strong moves in any opening position, and approach every game with confidence – and success.
For chess-players of all ages and abilities, it is vital to get off to a good start. This simple guide provides all the tips and ideas needed to play purposefully from move one. That’s because these 50 Mighty Openings are the very ones used by chess masters and grandmasters to outwit opponents time and again.
This book teaches the names and starting moves of all the main chess openings, and explains the basic ideas. Beginners will learn how to position their pieces for maximum impact. More experienced players will discover some remarkable tactical and strategic themes that are vital for chess mastery.
Throughout the book, numerous devastating opening traps are highlighted. You will have fun posing difficult problems for your opponent – whether a friend, a chess-club rival or your Dad!
Chess Openings for Kids makes learning the chess openings fun. Playing these powerful openings helps develop an understanding of how the pieces work together. Soon you will be able to play strong moves in any opening position, and approach every game with confidence – and success.
- GenresChess
128 pages, Hardcover
First published June 21, 2011
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John L. Watson
30 books10 followersLibrarian Note: There is more than one author in the Goodreads database with this name.
John Leonard Watson is an International chess Master and author.
John Leonard Watson is an International chess Master and author.
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November 22, 2024
Basically a book full of puzzle. I found the puzzles incredibly difficult as an adult. I don't know how this is a book for kids.
It teaches some awesome concepts though.
It teaches some awesome concepts though.
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