r>contains 100 fun positions to solve, ranging from encouragingly easy to
mind-numbingly hard. Using an innovative format, every puzzle is
preceded by an instructive example, illustrating an important pattern.
Each
puzzle has been graded to suit a wide range of chess abilities.
Beginners or younger readers will enjoy reading the basic warm-up
exercises. The more experienced can wrestle with some classic puzzles,
whilst at the same time learning of typical themes and killer concepts.
The
final challenging chapters - Mission Impossible - are guaranteed to
torment and inspire the most talented of future champions!
Chess
is recognized in many countries as a useful tool for developing creative
thinking in children.
Chess Puzzles for Kids will quickly enable
children to enjoy using their new-found skills to outwit friends and
relatives.
Murray 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 for young
players -
Chess for Children (with Helen Milligan),
How to Beat Your
Dad at Chess and
Chess Tactics for Kids - are widely used in schools
and by junior coaches.