• How to Play Chess for Children

  • A Beginner's Guide for Kids to Learn the Chess Pieces, Board, Rules, & Strategy
  • By: Tim Ander
  • Narrated by: Dominque N. Simmons
  • Length: 44 mins
  • 5.0 out of 5 stars (6 ratings)

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How to Play Chess for Children

By: Tim Ander
Narrated by: Dominque N. Simmons
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How to play chess for kids of all ages! When you listen to How to Play Chess for Children, you'll discover a wonderful world of challenge and adventure! This easy-to-follow guide provides a complete overview of the game of chess. It's a perfect introduction to the game. Kids can enjoy every step of learning chess:

  • Discovering the timeless eight-by-eight chessboard
  • Learning the unique movements of the individual chess pieces
  • Mastering the art and timing of the popular castling move
  • Understanding the ins and outs of pawn moves, attacks, and advancement
  • And so much more!

With How to Play Chess for Children, little ones can easily develop their long-term thinking skills. They'll learn how to start out smart and strong by learning the best chess openings. Then, they'll adopt savvy and flexible strategies for the chess midgame. Kids can finish strong by mastering the endgame, in which weak pieces can become very strong, and complete their game with decisive checkmates! This book even describes techniques for avoiding a draw (tie) game when kids are winning a game and trying for a draw when their opponent has the upper hand. This practical strategy teaches maturity, adaptation, and smart success for children of all ages! Don't miss this opportunity to get kids involved in this classic and inspiring game.

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