Chess Puzzles for Kids

This chess puzzle super-challenge

contains 100 fun positions to solve, ranging from encouragingly easy to

mind-numbingly hard. Using an innovative format, every puzzle is

preceded by an instructive example, illustrating an important pattern. Each

puzzle has been graded to suit a wide range of chess abilities.

Beginners or younger readers will enjoy reading the basic warm-up

exercises. The more experienced can wrestle with some classic puzzles,

whilst at the same time learning of typical themes and killer concepts. The

final challenging chapters - Mission Impossible - are guaranteed to

torment and inspire the most talented of future champions! Chess

is recognized in many countries as a useful tool for developing creative

thinking in children. Chess Puzzles for Kids will quickly enable

children to enjoy using their new-found skills to outwit friends and

relatives. Murray Chandler gained the chess grandmaster title by

winning events in New York and Amsterdam. During 28 years as a

professional player he has taken part in over 150 international

tournaments, in 32 different countries. His previous books for young

players - Chess for Children (with Helen Milligan), How to Beat Your

Dad at Chess and Chess Tactics for Kids - are widely used in schools

and by junior coaches.