GIFT IDEAS FOR CHILDREN

In the first half of this book, Sadler concentrates on establishing general principles for the opening, middlegame, and endgame. For instance, the section on the opening discusses the principles of good development, king safety, center occupation, and the initiative. Each section concludes with a summary of the important points and selection of exercises to help you see how much you've internalized before you go on.

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You've Come A Long Way, Charlie Brown! In this one-of-a-kind Chess game, America's lovable loser is King! Hand-painted and hand-sculpted playing pieces feature the PEANUTS gang, including Charlie Brown, Lucy, Snoopy as "Joe Cool", Linus with his blue blanket, Woodstock and Sally clutching a valentine for her "Sweet Babboo". This beautiful game, packaged in an all-new collector's tin, is as much fun to display as it is to play! Learn More

If you're a beginner, you simply can't afford to miss a mate in one if you want to improve your chess. This comprehensive course, developed by the chess experts at Convekta, addresses this problem.

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The Basic Chess Set Combination includes a set of Single Weighted Regulation Plastic Chess Pieces, Regulation Vinyl Chessboard (with 2.25" Squares) and a Basic Chess Bag. Exceeds all US Chess Federation and FIDE requirements for Official Tournament Use!

NOTE: Color selection indicates the color of BOTH — the Chess Bag and Chessboard — included in this combination set.

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The Basic Chess Set Combination includes a set of Triple Weighted Regulation Plastic Chess Pieces, Regulation Vinyl Chessboard (with 2.25" Squares) and a Basic Chess Bag. Each combination consists of one set of Chess Pieces (which includes two additional queens), one chessboard and one bag.

NOTE: Color selection indicates the color of BOTH — the Chess Bag and Chessboard — included in this combination set.

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The Standard Chess Set Combination includes a set of Triple Weighted Regulation Plastic Chess Pieces, Premium Vinyl Chessboard (with 2.25" Squares) and a Standard Chess Bag. Each combination consists of one set of Chess Pieces (which includes two additional queens), one chessboard and one bag.

NOTE: Color selection indicates the color of BOTH — the Chess Bag and Chessboard — included in this combination set.

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The Deluxe Chess Set Combination includes a set of Single Weighted Regulation Plastic Chess Pieces, Premium Vinyl Chessboard (with 2.25" Squares) and a Deluxe Chess Bag. Each combination consists of one set of Chess Pieces (which includes two additional queens), one chessboard and one bag.

NOTE: Color selection indicates the color of BOTH — the Chess Bag and Chessboard — included in this combination set. Exception: Products with camo selections would come with closest matching color.

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The Deluxe Chess Set Combination includes a set of Triple Weighted Regulation Plastic Chess Pieces, Premium Vinyl Chessboard (with 2.25" Squares) and a Deluxe Chess Bag. Each combination consists of one set of Chess Pieces (which includes two additional queens), one chessboard and one bag.

NOTE: Color selection indicates the color of BOTH — the Chess Bag and Chessboard — included in this combination set. Exception: Products with camo selections would come with closest matching color.

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Triple Weighted Regulation Plastic Chess Pieces

• Traditional Staunton pattern.
• 3.75" king with 1.5" base diameter.
• Complete set of 34 pieces - Includes two additional queens for pawn promotion!
• Manufactured out of plastic and is virtually indestructible.
• Triple weighted for improved stability and performance.

Vinyl Tournament Chessboard (2.25" Squares)

• Made in the USA
• Features rank and file labels on all for sides - ideal for beginners!
• Manufactured out of high-grade vinyl and will resist dirt, tearing and spills
• Rolls up into a tight tube-shape for easy transport

Deluxe Chess Bag

• 24" x 9" in size.
• Designed to hold all chess equipment, including clock, scorebook and 2 pencils.
• Features two zippered compartments to comfortably store the chess pieces.
• Has two internal loops to hold rolled up chessboard for easy transport.
• Removable shoulder strap and two nylon handles.
• Can hold ANY Chess Clock - including the Chronos!

Excalibur Game Time II Digital Chess Clock

• A simple digital clock to use - no more memorizing the instruction manual!
• The Official Chess Clock of the US Chess Federation.
• Features multiple modes, including blitz, tournament and user-defined time controls.
• Two large, easy-to-read LCD displays.
• Rugged design that will provide years of dependable use.

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NOTE: Color selection indicates the color of BOTH — the Chess Bag and Chessboard — included in this combination set. Exception: Products with camo selections would come with closest matching color.

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The Drawstring Chess Set Combination includes a set of Single Weighted Regulation Plastic Chess Pieces, Premium Vinyl Chessboard (with 2.25" Squares) and a Drawstring Chess Bag. Each combination consists of one set of Chess Pieces (which includes two additional queens), one chessboard and one bag.

NOTE: Color selection indicates the color of BOTH - the Chess Bag and Chessboard -included in this combination set.

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The Drawstring Chess Set Combination includes a set of Triple Weighted Regulation Plastic Chess Pieces, Premium Vinyl Chessboard (with 2.25" Squares) and a Drawstring Chess Bag. Each combination consists of one set of Chess Pieces (which includes two additional queens), one chessboard and one bag.

NOTE: Color selection indicates the color of BOTH — the Chess Bag and Chessboard — included in this combination set.

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The Quiver Chess Set Combination includes a set of Single Weighted Regulation Plastic Chess Pieces, Premium Vinyl Chessboard (with 2.25" Squares) and a Quiver Chess Bag. Each combination consists of one set of Chess Pieces (which includes two additional queens), one chessboard and one bag.

NOTE: Color selection indicates the color of BOTH — the Chess Bag and Chessboard — included in this combination set. Exception: Products with camo selections would come with closest matching color.

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The Quiver Chess Set Combination includes a set of Single Weighted Regulation Plastic Chess Pieces, Premium Vinyl Chessboard (with 2.25" Squares) and a Quiver Chess Bag. Each combination consists of one set of Chess Pieces (which includes two additional queens), one chessboard and one bag.

NOTE: Color selection indicates the color of BOTH — the Chess Bag and Chessboard — included in this combination set. Exception: Products with camo selections would come with closest matching color.

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The Standard Chess Set Combination includes a set of Single Weighted Regulation Plastic Chess Pieces, Premium Vinyl Chessboard (with 2.25" Squares) and a Standard Chess Bag. Each combination consists of one set of Chess Pieces (which includes two additional queens), one chessboard and one bag.

NOTE: Color selection indicates the color of BOTH — the Chess Bag and Chessboard — included in this combination set.

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Show your passion for the game and be the envy of your friends with this quality chess wristband. These wristbands make great gifts and prizes for chess players of all ages.

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Show your chess pride while staying warm this winter with this beautiful knit cap! It features a duo-tone (Black and Silver) Rook design with a stylish flip-up look. One size fits all.

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This versatile drawstring backpack is printed with a contemporary Chess graphic and can be carried like a traditional backpack or over the shoulder thanks to its adaptable drawstring design. The drawstring backpack has an overall size of 18"x14" and is large enough to hold all of your Chess equipment.

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Show your chess pride while staying warm this winter with this beautiful knit cap! It features a duo-tone (Black and Silver) Knight design with a stylish flip-up look. One size fits all.

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Show your chess pride while staying warm this winter with this beautiful knit cap! It features a duo-tone (Black and Silver) King design with a stylish flip-up look. One size fits all.

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Show your chess pride while staying warm this winter with this beautiful knit cap! It features a duo-tone (Black and Silver) Queen design with a stylish flip-up look. One size fits all.

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Show your chess pride while staying warm this winter with this beautiful knit cap! It features a duo-tone (Black and Silver) Bishop design with a stylish flip-up look. One size fits all.

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The Zmart Fun II Digital Chess Clock has modern, bright LED display technology, stainless steel, accurate, touch sensors and durable plastic case made here in the USA. Learn More

The book's story begins when Gary, a young boy, finds himself at home with his babysitter one boring afternoon. His day picks up when a young girl named Cassie comes to take him away to Chess Country, a world where everything is related to the royal game. Along the way, Gary meets many of the residents of Chess Country, including Riddles -- who provides Gary and the reader with numerous chess puzzles -- and Zug, another young boy who will become Gary's chess rival.

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In our modern era in which many chess opening and middlegame positions are guided by sophisticated stratagems, the iron fist of tactical blows is still inevitably the final arbiter of the result.

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Do you want to win more games? Then become a Tiger. 'Chess for Tigers' tells you how to make the most of your playing strength, how to play upon your opponent's weaknesses, how to steer the game into a position which suits you and not your opponent, how to get results against strong opposition and how to avoid silly mistakes.

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The subject of the book and movie Searching for Bobby Fischer, Josh Waitzkin has long been the top-ranked player for his age in the United States and a role model for chess-playing kids everywhere. Now, for the first time, Waitzkin reveals the aggressive tactics and psychological techniques that have propelled him to the forefront of the chess world.

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Chess Workbook for Children is a fun, comprehensive workbook and instruction book for children (and adults!) who are new to chess or who are in the beginning stages of learning to play the royal game. Ten basic chess lessons and chess rules are presented in detail.

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Alex first learned to play chess when he was four years old. He loved it. He loved the pieces, the challenge, and the sweet taste that winning left in his mouth. He loved it until he played a chess game with moldy old Uncle Hooya...and lost. Then Alex decided to give up chess for good. Now in third grade Alex wants to give chess another try. He joins the chess club and discovers that chess is fun again.

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Today's greatest young stars, ranging from ten to seventeen years old, some perhaps to be future world champions, present a fascinating look at the world of chess. Learn from their stories of successes, failures, world travels, and love of the game. They show off their best moves and admit to their most embarrassing blunders. This basic chess primer features diagrams, explanations, and winning ideas written for kids by their prodigal peers.

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Winning Chess Strategy for Kids is a fun and comprehensive chess course written for children 7 to 13 years old. Full of original material and entertaining artwork, it's a perfect guide for learning the royal game. Parents and teachers are sure to like it too.

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This wonderfully entertaining book also happens to be quite effective. Everything any child will need to know about chess strategy and more is here in this book, which is well laid out and easy to follow. Part of the fun factor for kids is that the book is replete with cartoon images of chess characters to help make the learning experience more exciting.

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Winning Chess Puzzles For Kids is the perfect introduction to basic chess tactics for children ages 7 to 13. Full of imaginative drawings, this fun and instructive workbook combines standard chess problems with a variety of insightful chess-related puzzles.

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Veteran chess teachers and authors, Wilson and Alberston, who specialize in teaching chess to children, present 202 fascinating puzzles that are both instructional and fun. Large diagrams and clearly explained solutions will thrill kids as they work their way through the concepts while they have fun with chess. This book is perfect for kids!

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Winning Chess Puzzles For Kids Volume 2 is a fun and instructive workbook for children ages 7 to 13. Full of imaginative drawings, it combines standard chess problems with a variety of insightful chess-related puzzles. Slightly more advanced than Volume 1, its aim is to further develop a student's tactical skills.

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