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Author: John Watson ,
Graham Burgess
Publisher: Gambit Publications Ltd
Imprint: Gambit Publications Ltd
Dimensions:
Width: 17.80cm
, Height: 1.40cm
, Length: 23.00cm
Weight: 0.413kg
ISBN: 9781906454265
ISBN 10: 1906454264
Pages: 128
Publication Date: 26 April 2011
Recommended Age: From 10 to 13 years
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
The first few pages go through algebraic notation and some of the principles of how to play the opening. Then we are into the openings with two pages being afforded to each one. I believe that great skill was required to do this because it is very hard to try to explain the key elements of any opening in just two pages - but the authors pull this off with aplomb. - Carl Portman, carlsplanet.co.uk provides a very succinct overview of the main openings and the ideas behind them. ... my favourite aspect of the book was the set of pithy subtitles given to each chapter. Sometimes flippant, they nevertheless shed just a little light on the opening in question. ... one of those sentiments may inspire you to try the opening in question, and that's exactly what the authors recommend - GM Luke McShane, New in Chess I like the layout of this book, and its design makes it possible for readers to just 'drop in' on any particular chapter, learn something, and then move along ... Chess Openings for Kids should get a lot more use by 95% of chess-playing kids than the more comprehensive opening tomes like ECO, MCO or BCO - Rick Kennedy, www.chessville.com
The first few pages go through algebraic notation and some of the principles of how to play the opening. Then we are into the openings with two pages being afforded to each one. I believe that great skill was required to do this because it is very hard to try to explain the key elements of any opening in just two pages - but the authors pull this off with aplomb. - Carl Portman, carlsplanet.co.uk I like the layout of this book, and its design makes it possible for readers to just 'drop in' on any particular chapter, learn something, and then move along ... Chess Openings for Kids should get a lot more use by 95% of chess-playing kids than the more comprehensive opening tomes like ECO, MCO or BCO - Rick Kennedy, www.chessville.com provides a very succinct overview of the main openings and the ideas behind them. ... my favourite aspect of the book was the set of pithy subtitles given to each chapter. Sometimes flippant, they nevertheless shed just a little light on the opening in question. ... one of those sentiments may inspire you to try the opening in question, and that's exactly what the authors recommend - GM Luke McShane, New in Chess
Author Information
International Master John Watson is a former US National High School Chess Champion. He is arguably the world's foremost writer on chess openings, and the author of award-winning books on chess strategy. FIDE Master Graham Burgess has written more than twenty chess books, ranging from general guides to works on specific openings. He also holds the world record for marathon blitz chess playing.
