Become a Chess Champion: Learn the Basics from a Pro

By: James Canty III and Neon Squid

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Synopsis: Kids will learn how to master the basics of the classic board game in this fun beginner’s guide from professional chess player James Canty III.Become a Chess Champion is structured like a chess course, with knowledge carefully introduced as readers turn the pages – assisted by hilarious chess pieces illustrated by Brian Lambert. The emphasis is on fun: James Canty III uses mini games and chess puzzles to teach important concepts and avoid overwhelming beginners. Kids will learn key skills like how to play the perfect opening and trick their opponents to bring about checkmate. By the end of the book readers should be able to confidently take on their parents, guardians or grandparents in a competitive game of chess!Become a Chess Champion also introduces kids to the wonderful world of chess. They’ll meet the chess player who didn’t lose a game for 30 years, the priest who invented the folding chess board, and the astronauts on the International Space station who had a chess match with people back on Earth!As well as being great fun, chess also helps kids develop key skills such as strategising, patience, and logic, and helps them excel in school subjects such as mathematics.The cover features gold foil, making this book the perfect gift. Check it out!

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 128 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781684495504
Related ISBNs:: 9781684493876
Publisher:: ST. MARTIN'S PUBLISHING GROUP
Date of Addition:: 10/01/24
Copyrighted By:: St. Martin's Press
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Children's Books, Entertainment, Nonfiction, Art and Architecture, Computers and Internet
Reading Age:: 8–10
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.