Start Playing Chess [Paperback]

Rosalyn B. Katz (Author)

Book Description

Take large, simply illustrated diagrams, add straightforward instruction and a handful of helpful tip boxes and quizzes--and what do you have? The winning formula for this sure-fire young children's guide to chess. Start with an introduction to the game and an explanation of the board, and go on to learn all about each piece individually--where it starts, how it moves, what it's worth. Try your hand at mates and attacks. 96 pages, 173 b/w illus., 6 3/4 x 8 3/4.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Sterling (December 31, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0806993499
• ISBN-13: 978-0806993492
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 6.8 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,109,446 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding book for introducing your child to chess!, July 8, 2002

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Rocco B. Rubino "Rocco R." (Ohio) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Start Playing Chess (Paperback)

I have an 8 year old son who has always wanted to play chess, but has been a little intimidate by the complexity of the game. A kind librarian at our local public library saw my son carrying around my copy of the "Idiot's Guide to Chess" and thought he could use a more age-appropriate book.

He has enjoyed "Start Playing Chess" so much, I have had to buy him his own copy. It is an excellent book; there are large diagrams with easy-to-understand explanations and illustrations on the moves and the rules. I can honestly say that because of this book, my son has rapidly caught on to the game, and is now looking at his move in terms of strategy, as opposed to playing chess like you would checkers.

A very enjoyable, well written book that will help any child learn this wonderful game.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Place To Start In My Opinion, August 10, 2008

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J. London (California, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Start Playing Chess (Paperback)

I like the fact that this book is straight to the point when it comes to the basics of playing chess. It is also very visual which makes learning a lot easier for anyone curious about how the game is played.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for younger children!, January 8, 2006

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K. Sommerville (Austin, TX) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Start Playing Chess (Paperback)

I was looking for a way to introduce my 7 year old son to the rules and movements of chess. We used this book over the course of a weekend and were able to get him into more thoughtful play.
The examples and quizzes helped him to see possibilities that he was previously missing.