Chess for Kids

⭐ Amazon Review Title: Fantastic & Engaging Introduction to Chess for Young Kids!** I purchased **Chess for Kids by Michael Basman** for my 7-year-old grandson who recently expressed an interest in learning the game. It has been a fantastic purchase! He absolutely loves this book. The paperback format is easy for him to handle, and the way the material is presented is clearly very engaging for a young learner. He has successfully learned the basic chess moves and the fundamentals of the game just by reading and working through the pages. I don't have a single negative thing to say about the book—it is a fun and effective teaching tool. The quality is good, and the shipping was fast. If you are looking for a highly readable and enjoyable book to introduce a young child to chess, I highly recommend this one! **5/5 Stars!** 👍🏾🤎

After examining several chess books "for kids", this is the cream of the crop. Terse, no cutesy comments, just good data and a simple perspective on critical issues. The "It's your move" sections are particularly valuable.

This is a good reference book for young people, kids just learning to play chess. We gave this as a gift to our grandson who is starting to play & joined a chess club after school.

This is an excellent overview and primer for young people just developing an interest in chess. The "for Kids" title may be a bit off-putting; the target age range is probably from, say, advanced 4th grade to early high school. However, the text is welcoming and easy to understand without being condescending. The book flows well - from a simple overview of the game to a clear explanation of the function of each piece, to a basic introduction to rules and then strategy. It includes engaging exercises and teaching games that are more than simple question/answer problems, and will help a beginning student get a feel for aspects of the game before being thrown in to full-length games. It introduces chess notation and the rules of the game, but in a simple and natural way; it does not force the student to memorize confusing arcana before being able to play and enjoy the game. Text passages are short and clear, and keyed to attractive color photos and diagrams that illustrate board positions and piece moves. (The diagrams may sometimes be slightly confusing to a student with no prior knowledge, but in general are very good.) There are also frequent sidebars with interesting explanations and chess tidbits. All in all, I think this book is a remarkably clear, informative, helpful, and engaging introduction. It should take a learner with no experience in chess up to the level of being able to play effectively and to begin to appreciate strategy. I bought it to use in teaching my 5th/6th-grade nephews the game, but I have to say I am learning things from it! It will also be helpful for students who already know the rudiments of the game but have not had systematic teaching. (Students who are ready to begin learning standard openings and strategy in a serious way should use a more advanced book.) It can be used independently by any student with moderate reading skills, but the student will benefit from having an experienced instructor as well.

Got this for my friend. Explains some simple concepts on strategy.

I've been tinkering around trying to learn how to play chess, without much success. And I would also like my son to learn to play chess. So I finally got this book, and I'm very pleased. I wasn't expecting my young son to read it on his own, so the reading level didn't bother me at all. What I love most about it is the modified games. Not only does the author explain each piece, but he offers modified chess games for you to play against an opponent. These modified games have been really helpful to me, and I've enjoyed playing them. This isn't necessarily a chess book written for kids. But it is an excellent book on how to teach kids to play chess. And, as the others have mentioned, the illustrations are perfect and beautiful. Personally, I could not be more pleased with this book.

I bought this book for a seven-year-old who is learning chess in first grade along with a chess set for her. I previewed the book and while it appeared to be a good and comprehensive book on chess, it seemed to not be on a level that a seven year-old would understand so I returned it.

Great book to introduce kids (and adults) to chess. The book is only 45 pages and, IMO, has the right amount of information for a great start: - The book uses pictures and figures to illustrate moves and for exercises. - I especially liked the exercises that build on instruction and reinforce it. - This book introduces notation as well as openings, middle and end game without being heavy on any of those topics. - Overall tone and language in the book is engaging and encouraging. I have used the book alongside a chess set. We read the book and then do exercises on chess board. And that combination has worked out great for us.

Quick read that will explain the rules in very simple terms. Book is large, with beautiful illustrations and practice examples to help solidify concepts of the game.

Purchased for my 7yr old grandson, I've learned a lot, and he can beat me (I was no competitive player). It's a really great starting point, and east to understand for all ages!

Colourful pages, just about the right amout of literature for beginners and kids alike. Bought for an 8 year old.

Good for beginners, moves and rules are well illustrated.

Brilliant book for kids or beginners. Easy to read. A friends 11yr old loved it.