The Chess Kid's Book of Tactics (Chess)

By David MacEnulty

Book Overview

In chess, tactics are the tricks and techniques players use to get a quick advantage over their opponents. David MacEnulty, a former director of program development in New York City's award-winning Chess-in-the-Schools program, teaches students how to develop a tactical mindset. InThe Chess Kid's Book of Tactics, he instructs 6-10-year-old players in how to recognize the basic chess patterns and how to apply those patterns to understand-and win-the game. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Large Print: Yes
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0812935098
• ISBN13: 9780812935097
• Release Date: July 2003
• Publisher: Random House Puzzles & Games
• Length: 165 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.2" x 9.2"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7