Product Details

• Actors: Dean Ippolito
• Format: NTSC
• Subtitles: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Number of discs: 2
• Studio: Dean Ippolito, LLC
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• ASIN: B0002DF0HS
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #317,930 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Dean's Chess Academy DVD course begins with foundational chess skills and knowledge and is ideal for those new to chess. It introduces everything necessary to play a complete game, including all the critical rules plus a number of fun exercises to practice. Later lessons turn basic knowledge into understanding important strategies to become a winner at chess! These lessons include how to win pieces, convert advantages into wins, power tactics, test positions and much more - all on these two DVDs! IM Dean Ippolito is known for his fun-filled, time-tested, and effective teaching techniques as seen in impressive student accomplishments. He is an eleven-time national champion; 10-time All-America Chess Team member representing the US in numerous international competitions; Well-renowned chess coach, including coach of the youngest ever US National Champion, Eric Liao (winner of the Kindergarten Championships at age 4!) His web site is www.deanofchess.com.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great introductory chess course for kids and adults!, June 4, 2004

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"sgk29" (State College, PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dean's Chess Academy (DVD)

This is a great product for all beginners, kids and adults alike. No previous knowledge of chess is assumed. Dean Ippolito, who is a well-known international player and a professional chess teacher, explains the basics of chess such as how the pieces move, and them moves on to more complex subjects, including how to play openings, how to checkmate, and tactical tricks you can use to outsmart your opponent. Anybody can become a chess player with this excellent 2-DVD course!