CHESS TACTICS FOR KIDS (Murray Chandler)
128 pages (230
mm by 178 mm), hardback.
£9.99/$14.95/€15,75
Chess enthusiasts of all ages and levels will find this book
an instructive delight. In a simple, easy-to-understand format it explains how
to bamboozle your chess opponents using commonly occurring tactical motifs. The
illustrative positions, all taken from real games, show the 50 Tricky Tactics
that experienced chess masters use to win their games. Recognising
frequently-occurring tactical ideas is vital to success in chess. One of the
fastest and most enjoyable ways to improve at chess is by learning these
thematic manoeuvres. Beginners will benefit from the clear explanation of basic
concepts, such as how to utilise a fork, pin, or skewer. Advanced players will
delight in the many devious middlegame tricks - some classified here for the
first time - which can catch out even grandmasters. Chess Tactics for
Kids makes improving easy and fun, and is full of helpful explanations on
how to approach chess games with confidence - and success.
Grandmaster Murray Chandler finished second in the
World Cadet Championship in 1976, ahead of Garry Kasparov, whom he defeated in
their individual game. He remains to this day one of the few players in the
world with a 100% score against Kasparov. He was a key member of the England
team that won the silver medals in Chess Olympiads three times during the
1980s, and went on to captain the team in 1994. He is a former proprietor and
editor of the British Chess Magazine and the author of several
successful chess books. His previous book for Gambit, How
to Beat Your Dad at Chess, has proved one of the most popular chess
books of recent years.
Download a pdf file with a
sample from the book.
" This is not just for kids, but also for anyone who wants
to improve their tactical prowess over the chessboard." - Marvin Carbin,
Open File
"Good value and highly recommended for juniors and novices."
- Phil Adams, 3Cs website
"It begins with a section on how to study tactics and ends
with 54 test positions. Beginners are sure to benefit from the pattern
recognition and explanation of basic concepts. In fact it can be useful for
advanced players as well because these tactics are often the deciding factor in
Internet blitz and bullet games." - Mark Donlan, Chess Horizons
"As a teacher of scholastic/junior players, I have long
wished for a comprehensive yet brief and inexpensive guide to chess tactics.
Murray Chandler has finally created a work that fills the bill" - Bill
Whited, Chess Country
"Chandler writes in a clear, intelligent style that does
not talk down to kids" - Daniel Lucas, Georgia Chess
"While the beginning tactics teach the more basic tricks,
like forks and pins, when you get deeper into the book, you'll find tricks that
even grandmasters could miss." - Stuart Solomon (aged 12),
Chessville.com
"...really easy to understand. If you need a general idea of
tactical examples Chandler's books will help you." - KARL
"The introductory texts are for children of primary school
age and are very witty, with useful vocabulary for children." - Harald
Fietz, Schach Magazin 64
"...as interesting for adults as it is for kids." -
Schachmarkt
"This little book is superb for private study." - Dr. W.
Schweizer, Rochade
"This book should not be left out of a child's education!" -
Jerzy Konikowski, Fernschach International
"From my point of view, this is a totally successful book
for the intended target audience - and that is not only due to the occasional
scattered very attractive chess cartoon." - Helmut Conrady
"…the reader will learn many tactical tricks from this
book and thus surely increase his playing strength." - Jerzy Konikowski,
Fernschach International |
