Author(s): Sabrina Chevannes

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A brand new edition of this international chess classic, sold all over the world, with all-new illustrations. This cute, character-based book, aimed at children aged 7 and up, is a complete guide to chess for those starting out in the game. In straightforward, animated language, Jess and Jamie - two rough-and-tumble kids who are obsessed with chess - explain everything you need to know, from first sitting down at the board to sneaky tricks to help you beat your opponents. The book explains who the pieces are and how they move (and that we're talking about pawns, not prawns), how to reach checkmate (or, in Jess's words, 'how to kill the king'), and the concept of the opening, middlegame and endgame. It also introduces the idea of chess etiquette - and explains why sometimes no one wins and a game ends in stalemate. Friendlier and more fun than the average children's chess book, The Batsford Book of Chess for Children should become an essential addition to any child's bookshelf. Chess is experiencing a new wave of popularity in schools, and it's educational too. Organisations like Chess in Schools are promoting it as the perfect way to develop analytical thinking skills, increase resilience, foster the competitive instinct - and provide a lot of fun along the way.

Contents:

Introduction, The Battlefield, The Pawn, Pawn Wars, The Rook, Rampant Rooks, The Bishop,
Busy Bishops, The Queen, Quirky Queens, The Knight, Hungry Horses, The King, Mine Alert
Trying to Kill the King, Getting Your King Safe, 
Setting up the Board Correctly, Why We Should Castle, When You Can or Can't Castle, Pawn Magic
Scoring Points, Playtime!, Chess Etiquette, Ways to Draw, Chess Tournaments, Tournament Play
Chess Language, Getting Off to a Good Start,
Chess Maths, The Classic Trick. The Fork. The Pin
The Skewer, The Discovered Attack or Check, Removing the Defender, Walking the Dog, The Kiss of Death, Box Them In, Puzzle Section 1, Puzzle Section 2, Master Game, Notation Sheet, Glossary,
Index

Author Biography: Sabrina Chevannes is a young chess player and tutor - a real rising star in the world of British chess. Managing Director of the Chevannes Chess Academy, she teaches chess in many London schools, including Dulwich College, and arranges chess tournaments.