Usborne Chess Book

From the moment my son got the book he is sitting with it. It's a wonderful book for the beginners.

I started teaching my 7yo grandchild to play basic chess (all I have ever done). Got this book to send off for Xmas as they are now abroad. It starts with just the basic moves and notation, going on from there to describe simple attack options and one or two 'openings'. At each stage there are some exercises. The odd little cartoon on each page doesn't add much, but maybe gives it an easier feel for a child as well as suggesting a talking point for any accompanying adult to cement understanding. Some children may well work through this book on their own, but I would suggest an accompanying adult to introduce further exercises at each stage, to encourage and maybe to constrain progress until each stage has been consolidated. Although I have played occasional family chess for 60 years, I have never set out to learn opening gambits etc and was consequently learning things at the end of the book. I wonder whether I should get a copy for myself.

Sebbene sia rivolto ai bambini, anche gli adulti possono imparare qualcosa. Essendo io stesso un giocatore principiante, l'ho fatto sicuramente. Le spiegazioni sono chiare e ben illustrate. Lo consiglio.

Mon fils de 6 ans et demi avait prit ce livre de la bibliotheque, et il l'a tellement apprecié qu'on a decidé de lui offrir un pour la maison, depuis 2 mois il s'en lasse pas; il nous questionne sur les differents exercises. A recommander!

My 8 year old likes this book, he plays a lot of chess and is learning new things from this book.

Well constructed, nor cheaply made like other similar books. Also it is just challenging enough for my 8yo who knows how to play chess. He can do the activities by himself. Sometimes I help clarify the instructions for him. Would be great for anyone ages 8 and up as long as they know how to play chess.