Everyone's 2nd Chessbook*
by Dan Heisman
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Author: Dan HeismanEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2005-05-20
ISBN: 1888710268
Number of pages: 124
Publisher: Thinkers' Press, Inc.
Book Reviews of Everyone's 2nd Chessbook*
Book Review: How to teach the kids to play chess.
Summary: 5 Stars
In college, I was a fair player - I was playing at expert strength (low 2000's USCF) towards the end of my serious playing days. But, then life happened, and I haven't been able to play much - some occasional games on the internet is all. But too much speed chess has ruined me - my moves are way to superficial, and I just don't think through stuff much anymore.
Now I have 2 elemetary school kids, so I taught them the moves, and watched to see if they were interested in playing. I got out my old set, and started going through some of my old books. The kids picked up on what Dad was doing, and started asking me to play - and they started playing each other.
I've been trying to teach them some stuff - and have gotten them to know how to mate with Q&R vs. K, and what a back-rank mate is. But the other 'elementary tactics' books I could find were too advanced for them. Couldn't get them to watch their opponents moves, and leave stuff hanging.
I came across the author's articles on the internet, and he struck a cord with me - he hit on exactly the problem my kids were having, and had a plan for how to get them to improve.
I picked up the book, and I couldn't agree with the author's points more. His description of how kids think right after learning how the pieces moves fit EXACTLY what I saw my kids doing. His description of how to approach their improvement makes perfect sense to me - I now have a plan!
If you've taught your kids (or yourself) the basic moves, and don't know what to do next - this book is for you. It doesn't cover the basic rules and piece movements, so you need to get another book for those topics. Then get this book, and be ready to take the next steps. Once you complete this book, then starting in on some elementary tactics books is a great next step. You'll be on your way to some serious chess then!!
In the end, I doubt my kids will every be GrandMasters - but they love playing, and learning Dad's "sneaky moves". I'm looking forward to the day when they beat me in a serious game...
Summary of Everyone's 2nd Chessbook*
A revised edition of the best-selling Everyone's 2nd Chessbook, by National Master Dan Heisman. Heisman has produced many winning students, and now he can help you, too! Packed with sound advice, real games, photos of players, the light-hearted artwork should lighten your load. You will discover how to play better as well as how to keep parents, or mentors, from having a heart attack whenever a good move is missed!Chess Books
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