Here is a good book with some great ideas for teaching chess to young and old alike. Although written for children ages 9 to 12, I think its best use is for a teacher or parent wanting to teach a a young child (or anybody for that matter) the game of chess in an easy-to-understand kind of way.
The book succeeds splendidly at this by introducing small “chunks” of chess knowledge. Using a variety of chess game variations, puzzles, and activities, the student gradually learns all the rules of the game in a fun and interesting way.
Take for example “The Pawn Game”. What’s so great about this is that you can begin to play a simplified form of chess having only learned how a single piece moves and captures! Even better, you are actually learning solid chess fundamentals as to how to use pawns in the full game of chess.
In addition to “the Pawn Game” the authors introduce many other “mini” chess activities like the “Attack of the Mad Queen” game and the “Knight Driving Test” challenge.
Because of this approach, learning the rules of chess becomes something fun and not a confusing and overwhelming experience for the new player.
Highly recommended!
Chess for Children (Paperback) 
- by Ted Nottingham, Bob Wade, Al Lawrence
- Reading level: Ages 9-12
- Paperback: 128 pages
- Publisher: Sterling; New Ed edition (June 30, 1996)
- Language: English
- ISBN: 0806904534
- Product Dimensions: 10.0 x 8.0 x 0.4 inches
- Shipping Weight: 10.88 ounces
- Average customer review: 4 out of 5 based on 8 reviews
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