The Batsford Book of Chess for Children New Edition

Beginner's chess for kids

Sabrina Chevannes, Sabrina Chevannes

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Batsford
08 August 2022

Children's & Educational; Hobbies, quizzes & games (Children's&YA)

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.

By: Sabrina Chevannes, Sabrina Chevannes
Imprint: Batsford
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: Second Edition
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 189mm,
ISBN: 9781849947299
ISBN 10: 1849947295
Pages: 128
Publication Date: 08 August 2022
Recommended Age: From 7 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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.

Reviews for The Batsford Book of Chess for Children New Edition: Beginner's chess for kids

A friendly and approachable book on a game which can often seem quite daunting ... An excellent book, highly recommended.' Parents in Touch 'There is a lot to discover in this ... fun and friendly book of knowledge' Sade Magazine With Sabrina as writer, no basic points are omitted. ... This might make an excellent present' British Chess Magazine James Pratt 'A fine sense of humour envelopes the book' The School Librarian Nick Hunt