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How to Beat Your Dad at Chess (Chess for Kids)

How to Beat Your Dad at Chess (Chess for Kids)

Published in
1999
4.07
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Description

This is a chess book for everyone, from eight to eighty, beginner to master. In a clear, easy-to-follow format it explains how the best way to beat a stronger opponent (be it a friend, clubmate - or Dad!) is by cleverly forcing checkmate. Delightful and instructive positions from real games are used to show the 50 Deadly Checkmates that chess masters use to win their games.For the beginner, simply learning the checkmating ideas and enjoying the examples will help develop the tactical skills needed to carry out attacks, combinations and sacrifices.For the advanced player, many of these checkmating ideas will come as a revelation, having never been categorized before. Experts agree that pattern-recognition is vital to success in chess, and this book provides a wealth of valuable patterns.How to Beat Your Dad at Chess makes improving easy and fun, and is full of helpful explanations and practical advice on how to approach chess games with confidence - and success.Grandmaster Murray Chandler finished second in the World Cadet Championship in 1976, ahead of Garry Kasparov, whom he defeated in their individual game. He remains to this day one of the few players in the world with a 100% score against Kasparov. He was a key member of the England team that won the silver medals in Chess Olympiads three times during the 1980s, and went on to captain the team in 1994. He is a former proprietor and Editor-in-Chief of the British Chess Magazine and the author of several bestselling chess books.
Age
8-12
Text complexity
proficient
Length
128 pages

Why to read

  • Improves Chess Tactics: The book provides a comprehensive guide to 50 deadly checkmates that young players can use to outsmart their opponents, including their dads, enhancing their tactical skills.
  • Boosts Confidence: By learning and mastering the checkmates presented in the book, children will gain confidence in their chess-playing abilities, making the game more enjoyable and competitive for them.
  • Educational and Fun: 'How to Beat Your Dad at Chess' is specifically designed for kids, making learning chess strategies engaging and accessible, with clear explanations and fun illustrations that keep young readers interested.
  • Family Bonding: This book offers an opportunity for family members to spend quality time together, with children challenging their parents to chess matches, fostering a healthy competitive spirit and strengthening family bonds.