{"product_id":"batsford-book-of-chess-for-children-new-edition-isbn-9781849947299","title":"Batsford Book of Chess for Children New Edition","description":"\u003cb\u003eA brand new edition of this international chess classic, with all-new illustrations.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAimed at children aged 7 and up, this character-based book 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFriendlier and funnier than the average children's chess book, \u003ci\u003eThe Batsford Book of Chess for Children\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential addition to any child's bookshelf. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChess 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.Introduction 6 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Battlefield 10 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Pawn 14 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePawn Wars 17 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Rook 18 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRampant Rooks 20 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Bishop 22 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBusy Bishops 25 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Queen 26 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQuirky Queens 28 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Knight 30 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHungry Horses 34 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe King 36 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMine Alert 39 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTrying to Kill the King 40 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGetting Your King Safe 44 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSetting up the Board Correctly 46 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy We Should Castle 50 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen You Can or Can't Castle 52 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePawn Magic 54 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eScoring Points 60 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlaytime! 62 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChess Etiquette 64 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWays to Draw 66 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChess Tournaments 72 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTournament Play 73 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChess Language 76 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGetting Off to a Good Start 78 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChess Maths 81 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Classic Trick 82 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Fork 88 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Pin 90 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Skewer 92 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Discovered Attack or Check 94 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRemoving the Defender 96 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWalking the Dog 98 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Kiss of Death 104 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBox Them In 108 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePuzzle Section 1 110 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePuzzle Section 2 114 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaster Game  118 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNotation Sheet 124 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGlossary 125 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIndex 128\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e'A friendly and approachable book on a game which can often seem quite daunting ... An excellent book, highly recommended.' - Parents in Touch || \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e‘There is a lot to discover in this ... fun and friendly book of knowledge’ - Sade MagazineSabrina Chevannes is a Women's International chess Master and world-renowned chess coach. She is the managing director of the London Academy of Chess and Education and the author of an instructional DVD series. She still plays chess at a top level, including playing for England's national team.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Batsford","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44897133854949,"sku":"NP9781849947299","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781849947299.jpg?v=1767722247","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/batsford-book-of-chess-for-children-new-edition-isbn-9781849947299","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}