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My child is starting to learn chess. What do you recommend?

Start with the following three inexpensive titles. They will cover three of the most important areas in sequence. Chess Rules for Students, Checkmate Ideas for Students, and Chess Tactics for Students. They are very visual, clear, and are the mainstay for introducing and teaching kids chess. These books can be used both by chess teachers and parents.
 
Chandler's Chess for Children is a charming basic chess book for kids, ideal for children that have never played before
 
We wonder why this title draws laughs... How to Beat Your Dad at Chess In a clear, easy-to-follow format it explains how the best way to beat a stronger opponent (be it a friend, clubmate - or Dad!) is by cleverly forcing checkmate. Delightful and instructive positions from real games are used to show the 50 Deadly Checkmates that chess masters use to win their games.
 

Exciting new Chess Workbook for Children is here!

Chess Workbook for Children - BardwickIt's a wonderful kids chess workbook! Todd wrote this book just for kids, particular with attention to an easier vocabulary. Many basic chess books are seemingly written for adults - this one is wonderful for youth as young as 6 to 8 years old or as soon as they can read on their own. Click here for more info!
 

I'd like to learn more about being a "chess parent"

A Parent's Guide to Chess helps parents explore the expanding world of chess and maximize it's benefits for their kids.
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Chess Rules for Students - Bain Chess Workbook for Children - Bardwick Checkmate - Ideas for Students - Bain
Chess Rules for Students - Bain
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Instruction workbook designed for students just learning the game of chess and for beginning students returning to the game after an absence. Parents unfamiliar with chess will find this booklet a valuable guide Many basic chess books are seemingly written for adults but this one is wonderful for youth as young as 6 to 8 years old or as soon as they can read on their own. An instructional workbook designed for beginning students.
Chess Tactics for Students - Bain Chess Tactics Chess Tactics for Kids - Chandler
Chess Tactics for Students - Bain
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A one-of-a-kind instructional workbook designed to help beginners acquire the skills of strong intermediate players. This workbook is based on lesson plans and is a great tool for the player looking to improve and for teachers and coaches! Chess enthusiasts of all ages and levels will find this book an instructive delight. In a simple, easy-to-understand format it explains how to bamboozle your chess opponents using commonly occurring tactical motifs.
How to Beat Your Dad at Chess - Chandler Teaching Chess in the 21st Century - Bardwick Mensa Guide to Chess - Hochberg
How to Beat Your Dad at Chess - Chandler
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How to Beat Your Dad at Chess makes improving easy and fun, and is full of helpful explanations and practical advice on how to approach chess games with confidence and success. A beginner chess book for teachers, chess club sponsors, or parents with young children. An elementary school teacher can use this book as a textbook to incorporate chess into a math program. Learn how to win at chess in just 30 days.   It's a game of logic and common sense, something that we all can tap into.
Winning Chess Tactics for Juniors - Hays
Winning Chess Tactics for Juniors - Hays
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Based on Combination Challenge, one, two, and three-move problems in a workbook format. Ideal for developing junior and intermediate players.
   
 
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