
Chess in Action
From First Attack to Checkmate
Sterling Juvenile (Publisher)
Published on 4. May 2010
Book
Hardback
128 pages
978-1-4027-6046-4 (ISBN)
Description
This title conveys all the basic rules and strategies of chess in a clear, straightforward way that provides young players with a fun, well-rounded introduction to the game. It is a fresh guide that helps young players imagine themselves as generals of their own armies, warriors geared for the fight! It is aimed at children age 9 to 12 years old. This is not a typical beginner's chess book! Written by long-time children's book author Paul Mantell and International Master of Chess Dean Ippolito, "Chess in Action" effectively captures the excitement of the battle: the thrill of staying one step ahead of your opponent, of launching a surprise attack, and of drawing your adversary into a trap. In fun and fresh language, this guide helps young players imagine themselves as generals of their own armies, warriors geared for the fight. At the same time, it conveys all the basic rules and strategies in a clear, straightforward way that provides young players with a well-rounded introduction to the game.
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Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
Children/juvenile
Illustrations
full colour throughout, includes illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 203 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-4027-6046-4 (9781402760464)
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Persons
Paul Mantell is the author of over 120 books for children and young adults. Dean Ippolito is one of forty-eight International Chess Masters in the USA. In the past seven years, Mr. Ippolito has coached more than thirty nationally ranked scholastic players. Giacomo Marchesi has been creating 3-D illustrations since 1993. His work has appeared in publications such as Newsweek.