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A kid's guide to chess : learn the game's rules, strategies, gambits, and the most popular moves to beat anyone! / Ellisiv Reppen ; illustrated by Flu Hartberg.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: New York : Sky Pony Press, [2021]Description: 172 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 28 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781510766525
  • 1510766529
  • 9781713767053
  • 1713767058
Subject(s): Summary: "Learn all of the basics like how the pieces move and then progress to the more complicated ideas behind the best moves for the different phases of the game. This book offers something for beginners who have never picked up a chess piece as well as more advanced instruction for experienced learners who are looking to become expert players"-- Provided by publisher
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Children's Book Children's Book Dr. James Carlson Library Children's NonFiction 794.12 R425 Available 33111010668917
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Children's NonFiction 794.12 R425 Available 33111010550594
Children's Book Children's Book Northport Library Children's NonFiction 794.12 R425 Available 33111009852209
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

A fun illustrated guide for beginners who want to learn about more chess! Perfect for fans of the hit Netflix show The Queen's Gambit !

Chess is played on every continent and by several hundred million people. It's the most popular board game in the world, and people of all ages love to play!

In A Kid's Guide to Chess , you'll start learn all of the basics like how the pieces move and then progress to the more complicated ideas behind the best moves for the different phases of the game. This book offers something for beginners who have never picked up a chess piece as well as more advanced instruction for experienced learners who are looking to become expert players!

With this comprehensive guide, learn:

* The rules of the game
* Tactical moves
* Openings
* Vulnerable routes
* The history of chess
* And much more!

Additionally, inside you'll find exclusive tips from some of the world's best chess players. These clever suggestions will help you to become a real master of chess. Imagine how much fun it will be to win a game against a classmate or--if you're really good--maybe even your grandpa! If you're up for a real challenge, you can also test yourself with puzzles taken from world championship games. Put on your thinking cap--your brain's got some work to do!

"100 tips and tricks for kings and queens!"

"Learn all of the basics like how the pieces move and then progress to the more complicated ideas behind the best moves for the different phases of the game. This book offers something for beginners who have never picked up a chess piece as well as more advanced instruction for experienced learners who are looking to become expert players"-- Provided by publisher

Includes bibliographical references (page 172).

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