This is the perfect introduction to chess for children from the age of seven upwards. The book contains 30 short lessons starting with learning about the board & the pieces then the moves of each piece in turn then the vital concepts of check checkmate & stalemate & finally basic strategy & thinking skills. Quizzes & puzzles reinforce what the children learn. The book uses the characters of the 7-year-old twins Sam & Alice who are always arguing & fighting. They decide to join the army where they are told about an impending invasion of aliens from the planet Caissa. The outcome of the invasion will be decided by a game of living chess. During their lessons they learn about the battlefield & the different types of soldier & get to play the part of each in turn. ...

A lot of parents want to help their children to explore the joy of chess but dont know how to do it. Here is a practical handbook for all adults that teaches the mysteries of chess with a light touch. All rules & aspects of the game are covered. ...

Chess for Rookies" is a fun-to-read leisurely yet well-paced guide. Assuming no prior knowledge of the game Craig Pritchett takes the beginner on a journey through the crucial basics. Mixing instruction & good humour this book is an ideal way to learn how to play & win at chess. This work helps you: learn about the chessboard & how the pieces move; grasp the relative strengths of the chessboard forces; master basic chess tactics & strategies; get on top of trickier ideas such as castling & en passant; realize when to attack or defend; develop your opening middlegame & endgame skills; learn how to use your computer to enhance skills; & discover where best to play & enjoy chess. & after all that be ready to play win & enjoy!" ...

Improve your chess game the fast & easy way You never get a second chance to make a first impression?especially in the game of chess! Chess Openings For Dummies gives you tips & techniques for analyzing openings & strategies for winning chess games from the very first move you make! This friendly helpful guide provides you with easy-to-follow & step-by-step instructions on the top opening chess strategies & gives you the tools you need to develop your own line of attack from the very start.*

Includes:: illustrations to help ensure victory* Equips you with the tools & strategies to plan a winning strategy* Also serves as a valuable resource for curriculums that use chess as a learning tool Whether you're a veteran or novice chess player Chess Openings For Dummies is the ultimate guide to getting a grip on the openings & variants that will ensure you have all the right moves to open & win any chess game.

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Want to improve at chess? Then youll need to improve your understanding of chess strategy. You probably knew that already
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Chester Chimp & his animal pals make even cloudy days seem sunny with their jolly adventures. Chester is the ringleader & this loveable playful high-spirited young mischief-maker is always ready to show the other animals his latest monkey tricks. ...

Perfect for day trips & short breaks the OS Landranger Map series covers Great Britain with 204 detailed maps. Each map provides all the information you need to get to know your local area &

Includes:: places of interest tourist information picnic areas & camp sites plus Rights of Way information for England & Wales.

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OS Explorer Map is the Ordnance Surveys most detailed map & is recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities like walking horse riding & off-road cycling. Providing complete GB coverage the series details essential information such as youth hostels pubs & visitor information as well as rights of way permissive paths & bridleways. ...

OS Explorer Map is the Ordnance Surveys most detailed map & is recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities such as walking horse riding & off-road cycling. The series provides complete GB coverage & can now be used in all weathers thanks to OS Explorer Map
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Chesterfield Through Time is a unique insight into the illustrious history of this part of Derbyshire. Reproduced in full colour this is an exciting examination of the well-known streets & famous faces & what they meant to the people of this area throughout the 19th & into the 20th Century. Looking beyond the exquisite exterior of these well-kept photos readers can see the historical context in which they are set & through the authors factual captions for every picture & carefully-selected choice of images the reader can achieve a reliable view of the local history. There is something for everyone here whether they have lived in the area all their lives or whether they are just visiting Chesterfield for the first time. Chesterfield Through Time also shows how photography has continually evolved to keep up with an ever changing society. ...