Chess in Action: From First Attack to Checkmate

by Paul Mantell, Dean Ippolito, Giacomo Marchesi (Illustrator)

The coolest chess book for kids ever! This is not your typical beginner’s chess book! Written by longtime children’s book author Paul Mantell, and International Master of Chess Dean Ippolito, Chess in Action effectively captures the excitement of the the thrill of staying one step ahead of your opponent, of launching a surprise attack, of drawing your adversary into a trap. In fun and fresh language, this guide helps young players imagine themselves as generals of their own armies, warriors geared for the fight. At the same time, it conveys all the basic rules and strategies in a clear, straightforward way that provides young players with a well-rounded introduction to the game. Eight sections include : The Eve of Battle - Setup and Soldiers - Basic Principles - The Opening - The Middle Game - The Endgame - The Wide World of Chess - Sample Games

118 pages, Hardcover

First published May 4, 2010

Reviews

[Colin · Rating 3 out of 5]

This work is meant for beginners, so I didn't get a lot out of it.

[Judy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nice introduction to chess with computer generated illustrations to bring drama to the game. The picture of "living chess" with humans kinda gives me the creeps !

[David · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you're looking for one book that offers a well-rounded and exciting introduction to the game of chess, then this one is it! It covers everything from history to basic moves & setup; opening, middle game and endgame strategies; tournaments and champions as well as computers and even chess problems for sharpening your new skills as a player. All this is presented in a manner that puts you in the role of a general leading his troops into war. Even if this isn't your first chess book, this book is definitely worth reading and recommending to others. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

[Michael Foley · Rating 4 out of 5]

After years of understanding chess, this book taught me how to play it. The authors do an outstanding job covering the strategies of openings, middle game, and end game. The presentations are very cleanly laid out and the graphics are inviting.