SCHOLASTIC CHESS BOOKS

    A Primer of Chess
    The Classic Introduction to Chess By One of the Greatest Players of All Time
    While many books on chess are either for the novice or the advanced student, A Primer of Chess is invaluable for its clear instruction at various levels of the game. The book is divided into 3 sections. Part 1 - Discusses the object of the game, the men and their moves, elementary openings and rules and ethics.
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    A Primer of Chess
    The Classic Introduction to Chess By One of the Greatest Players of All Time
    Catalog Code: B0038OB
    Our Price: $9.95

    Whiz Kids Teach Chess
    Winning Chess for Young Players
    Today's greatest young stars, ranging from ten to seventeen years old, some perhaps to be future world champions, present a fascinating look at the world of chess. Learn from their stories of successes, failures, world travels, and love of the game. They show off their best moves and admit to their most embarrassing blunders. This basic chess primer features diagrams, explanations, and winning ideas written for kids by their prodigal peers.
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    Whiz Kids Teach Chess
    Winning Chess for Young Players
    Catalog Code: B0014CZ

    Regular Price: $14.95

    Special Price: $5.98


    How to Beat Your Dad at Chess
    Including the 50 Deadly Checkmates
    This is not just a book for kids - for 'Dad' read any opponent who beats you regularly! This book teaches the 50 Deadly Checkmates - basic attacking patterns that occur repeatedly in games between players of all standards. Each mating motif is carefully and simply explained, and several illustrative examples are given. A final test enables the reader to grade his pattern recognition abilities, and the last chapter explains what to do if your Dad is Garry Kasparov. Fun, instructive - and guaranteed to improve your game.
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    How to Beat Your Dad at Chess
    Including the 50 Deadly Checkmates
    Catalog Code: B0056GB
    Our Price: $16.95

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