Become a chess champion : learn the basics from a pro
(2024)
Nonfiction
Book
Call Numbers:
J/794.1/CANTY,J
Availability
Details
PUBLISHED
London : created for St. Martin's Press by Neon Squid, [2024]
©2024
©2024
DESCRIPTION
128 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
ISBN/ISSN
9781684493876, 1684493870 :, 1684493870, 9781838993627, 1838993622, 9781684493876
LANGUAGE
English
NOTES
Subtitle from cover
Statement of responsibility from colophon
Become a Chess Champion is structured like a chess course, with knowledge carefully introduced as readers turn the pages - assisted by hilarious chess pieces illustrated by Brian Lambert. The emphasis is on fun: James Canty III uses mini games and chess puzzles to teach important concepts and avoid overwhelming beginners. Kids will learn key skills like how to play the perfect opening and trick their opponents to bring about checkmate