Do you have a child who is interested in chess, but you're are sure how to help?
In this book the Tanya Jones concentrates on the numerous aspects of being a 'chess Parent' and answers the many questions facting thoes with chess-playing children. There's certainly more to this meets the eye. Problems are as diverse as 'How can I help in the very early stages?', 'How do I find suitable culbs and tournaments?' and 'How do I find a good chess coach?'. Jones also tackles aspects such as chess and education, plus the ever increasing role of computers and the Internet. Wheter your child is just starting out in the game or is a budding prodigy, this book is essential reading.
174 S., kart., 2003
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Bibliography
Notation and Symbols
Introduction
1 The Noah's Ark trap: Beginnings and the Very Young
2 Skittles and Scholar's Mate: Scholls and Junior Clubs
3 Pawnstoriming: How to Onvade your Local Chess Club
4 The Vanished Centre: Where did the Weekend go?
5 Accelerating the Dragon: Rapidplay and other Events
6 Outposts and Desperadoes: Playing the Game
7 Kibitzing: Spectators and Support
8 Starflights and Distant Opposition: Coaching, Selection and Beyond
9 Greek Gifts: resources and the Internet
10 The Eigth Rank: Where do we go from Here?
Index of Complete Games