Winning Chess Exercises for Kids: Tactics and Strategies to Outsmart Your Opponent

Title: Winning Chess Exercises for Kids As a parent keen on nurturing both intellect and imagination in my child, I'm always on the lookout for educational resources that are both engaging and enriching. "Winning Chess Exercises for Kids" ticks all the right boxes and more. This captivating book, designed specifically for children, ingeniously intertwines the fundamentals of chess with exciting exercises, making the journey of learning chess not just educational but also fun. From the very first page, my child was drawn into a world where knights, rooks, and pawns come to life, embarking on thrilling adventures across the checkered board. One of the standout features of this book is its accessibility. The concepts are introduced gradually, ensuring that young readers can grasp them easily without feeling overwhelmed. Through colorful illustrations and clear explanations, even some of the more intricate strategies of chess become comprehensible to young minds. Moreover, Viktoria cleverly integrates puzzles and interactive challenges throughout the narrative, allowing children to apply what they've learned in a fun and practical way. This hands-on approach not only reinforces their understanding of the game but also fosters critical thinking and problem-solving skills. As a parent, I appreciate how this book not only teaches the rules of the game but also instills a love for learning and a sense of curiosity in my child. Whether your little one is a budding chess prodigy or simply curious about the game, this book is sure to captivate their imagination and set them on a rewarding journey of discovery. In conclusion, "Winning Chess Exercises for Kids" is a delightful fusion of education and entertainment, making it an invaluable addition to any child's library. With its engaging, vibrant illustrations, and empowering message, this book is bound to inspire a new generation of chess enthusiasts. Highly recommended!

I recently got this book because I'm a complete novice to the game and soon discovered that this was an easy and fun guide for kids (and adults) to grasp the basic fundamentals of this classic board game. In addition to setting out the basic rules, the book also lays out the basic concepts that you need to consider when playing this game such as drawing out your opponent and defending critical pieces. The book is chock full of fun little illustrations that make it quite palatable for kids yet the information is just as relevant for people of all ages trying to begin their journey in chess. Overall, a great book for beginners that manages to balance fun and knowledge in cohesive fashion. Highly recommended!

We picked up this book for our 8-year-old daughter and it has been a positive experience so far. We have noticed an increase in her engagement with chess in this short time. She enjoys the exercises and can follow along with the concepts and diagrams, which are clear and kid-friendly. The book breaks down chess strategies in a way that is accessible for young players, which is great for her and also helpful for me. Unlike the traditional chess books that can be overwhelming, this one is designed with young learners in mind. It has been a valuable addition to my daughter's learning resources, and we believe it is a great starting point for kids who are interested in learning chess.

This book seems a little advanced for a child beginning to learn chess but it may be beneficial in the future. Nice quality book.

Ms. Ni has done a great job of packing foundational instructions into her book. And she does it in a way that's informative and fun. You can tell that she respects the reader's intelligence and provides straight-to-the-point explanations without overdoing it. This book feels like a fantastic "family" reading opportunity for one parent (mom or dad) plus the child. I especially like how she included sections on sportsmanship and over-the-board etiquette. In a culture that often overemphasizes winning, here, the author explicitly points out how LOSING a game is a learning opportunity. I think this is a lesson that applies not only to the chessboard, but to life as well. Packed with great puzzles that have clear explanations.

As a chess coach (at the high school level) and as a parent of three chess-playing kids, I cannot recommend “Winning Chess Exercises for Kids” by Viktoria Ni, highly enough. If you have any interest in helping your students/kids go from beginners to intermediate players (and beyond), this is the book that will get them there. Each key concept is explained in a very simple, concise manner. Indeed, the concepts are so clearly explained that even a non-chess-playing parent or teacher can easily help a young player move through the material. But the real magic is what follows each concept: a quiz that thoroughly tests understanding and “locks” it into memory. A full grasp of the tools and ideas in this book will quickly move the novice player into the intermediate ranks. Why wait? Get moving towards mastery with this fantastic book!

A very good book for beginners in chess, of all ages. It briefly talks about important concepts, and then gives many multiple-choice questions for the reader to practice. I've browsed through many chess books so far, and all of them are either: explanation of actual games; or chess puzzles where you stare at a puzzle until you figure out the mate in 1 or 2 or 3. This book is one of the rare ones where you are given a few choices and you have to decide what is best. I think this is a good balance between guidance and freedom of decision making. Each question comes with an answer and explanation as to why the answer is such, which is great.

I’m a beginner at chess, trying to improve my game after only knowing the basic rules for most of my life. I have also been teaching and trying to entourage my 8 year old child to learn/ improve his game as well . The puzzles in this book are great for kids as well as beginner adult improvers. The format of the book makes it easy to use and breaks Down the information in a digestible way.