{"product_id":"chess-for-children","title":"Chess for Children","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"The whole thing packed into a short story with many pictures - definitely child-oriented! ... it seems that the pictures are deliberately left without colour, so that someone with crayons etc. can turn it into a real playbook.\" - Frank Grosse, schachlinks.com\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMurray Chandler\u003c\/b\u003e gained the chess Grandmaster title by winning events in New York and Amsterdam. During 28 years as a professional player, he has taken part in over 150 international tournaments, in 32 different countries. His previous books include the best-selling \n\u003ci\u003eHow to Beat Your Dad at Chess\u003c\/i\u003e and \n\u003ci\u003eChess Tactics for Kids\u003c\/i\u003e.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDr Helen Milligan\u003c\/b\u003e is a World Chess Federation woman master, and a former British Ladies Champion. She has represented Scotland in ten Chess Olympiads, and New Zealand in two.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"\n\u003ci\u003eChess For Children\u003c\/i\u003e is attractively produced and user friendly for kids. The diagrams are large and clear and there are cartoons throughout the book that reinforce the subject matter. ... It's a perfect book for younger ones to work on with their parents. Recommended.\" - IM John Donaldson, Gold-Medal Winning USA Team Captain\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"...the book is well thought-out and can be enjoyed by kids as young as 5.\" - GM Lubosh Kavalek, \n\u003ci\u003eWashington Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"I have seen countless books on chess aimed at youngsters over the years, but this is probably the nicest introduction I have ever seen, aimed at primary school children.\" - Alan Sutton, \n\u003ci\u003eEn Passant\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWith this charming book, children will delight in learning the basic moves of chess - the most popular and challenging strategy game of all. All the rules of chess are clearly explained, step by step, assuming no prior knowledge. The lessons are reinforced by the inventive tales that George is told by his pet alligator Kirsty, self-proclaimed Grand Alligator of chess.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eChess is recognized in many countries as a useful tool for developing creative thinking in children. Although chess can be regarded as a rather complex and mysterious game, the rules themselves are straightforward. It doesn't take long to learn how the pieces move, and even children as young as five can enjoy exciting games. They will also thoroughly enjoy outwitting friends and relatives!\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMurray Chandler\u003c\/b\u003e gained the chess Grandmaster title by winning events in New York and Amsterdam. During 28 years as a professional player, he has taken part in over 150 international tournaments, in 32 different countries. His previous books include the best-selling \n\u003ci\u003eHow to Beat Your Dad at Chess\u003c\/i\u003e and \n\u003ci\u003eChess Tactics for Kids\u003c\/i\u003e.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDr Helen Milligan\u003c\/b\u003e is a World Chess Federation woman master, and a former British Ladies Champion. She has represented Scotland in ten Chess Olympiads, and New Zealand in two.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eChandler, Murray\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMurray Chandler gained the chess Grandmaster title by winning events in New York and Amsterdam. During 28 years as a professional player, he has taken part in over 150 international tournaments, in 32 different countries. His previous books include the best-selling How to Beat Your Dad at Chess and Chess Tactics for Kids.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eMilligan, Helen\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDr Helen Milligan is a World Chess Federation woman master (WFM), and a former British Ladies Champion. She has represented Scotland in ten Chess Olympiads, and New Zealand in two.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Chandler, Murray\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Gambit Publications\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2004-04-01\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC:\u003c\/b\u003e Juvenile Nonfiction \/ Games \u0026amp; Activities \/ Board Games|Juvenile Nonfiction \/ Activity Books \/ General\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubjects:\u003c\/b\u003e Chess\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.25 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781904600060\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eASIN:\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e SP-9781904600060\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gambit Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53033724182809,"sku":"SP-9781904600060","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/0380\/5209\/files\/9781904600060_spiral.png?v=1787289147","url":"https:\/\/westbindery.com\/products\/chess-for-children","provider":"West Bindery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}