For centuries, chess has been the world's most popular board game. But did you know that it can also improve your child's ability to learn?
Studies have shown that by focusing on basic chess concepts, children as young as four can improve their reasoning and develop their problem-solving abilities.
Gary's Adventures in Chess Country is designed to help children delve into the world of chess through an engaging adventure story. Spirited away by a mysterious young girl on a magic tricycle, Gary is taken to Chess Country, where he learns the rules of chess and the fundamentals of chess tactics.
By following Gary on his adventures--and by solving engaging puzzles alonside him--your child will have a unique opportunity to improve focus, memory and critical thinking skills, all while having fun.
About the Author
Igor Sukhin has been using the game of chess for over 20 years to teach children. The Russian Department of Education has repeatedly bestowed Sukhin with one of Russia's highest honors by selecting his books a recommended reading. He is the author of Chess Gems and the Chess Camp series (also published by Mongoose Press).
Sukhin is the author of more than 100 titles with over a million copies currently in print.
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Chess Camp is a new training system for beginning chessplayers, and for the parents and coaches who teach them. Starting with simple problems to illustrate key concepts, and then progressing to more complex positions, the student will learn by doing, methodically integrating new information with previous knowledge while building effective thinking habits at the board. In Checkmates with Many Pieces, the third volume in the series, the student will: 1) find his or her way to mate in more complex po
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Wersja angielska, twarda oprawa. Chess Camp is a new training system for beginning chessplayers, and for the parents and coaches who teach them. Starting with simple problems to illustrate key concepts, and then progressing to more complex positions, the student will learn by doing, methodically integrating new information with previous knowledge while building effective thinking habits at the board. In Two-Move Checkmates, the fifth volume in the Chess Camp series, the student will be introduced to t
Wersja angielska, twarda oprawa. Chess Camp is a new training system for beginning chessplayers, and for the parents and coaches who teach them. Starting with simple problems to illustrate key concepts, and then progressing to more complex positions, the student will learn by doing, methodically integrating new information with previous knowledge while building effective thinking habits at the board. In Checkmates with Many Pieces, the third volume in the series, the student will: 1) find his or her w
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Chess Campis a new training system for beginning chessplayers, and for the parents and coaches who teach them. Starting with simple problems to illustrate key concepts, and then progressing to more complex positions, the student will learn by doing, methodically integrating new information with previous knowledge while building effective thinking habits at the board. InTwo-Move Checkmates,the fifth volume in theChess Campseries, the student will be introduced to the elements of planning, aiming at
Wersja angielska, twarda oprawa. Chess Camp is a new training system for beginning chessplayers, and for the parents and coaches who teach them. Starting with simple problems to illustrate key concepts, and then progressing to more complex positions, the student will learn by doing, methodically integrating new information with previous knowledge while building effective thinking habits at the board. The second volume in this series, Simple Checkmates, contains 618 structured problems, exercises, and
Wersja angielska, twarda oprawa. Chess Camp is a new training system for beginning chessplayers, and for the parents and coaches who teach them. Starting with simple problems to illustrate key concepts, and then progressing to more complex positions, the student will learn by doing, methodically integrating new information with previous knowledge while building effective thinking habits at the board. Volume 6, Tactics in Attack and Defense, presents 618 problems and exercises introducing the advancing
Chess Campis a new training system for beginning chessplayers, and for the parents and coaches who teach them. Starting with simple problems to illustrate key concepts, and then progressing to more complex positions, the student will learn by doing, methodically integrating new information with previous knowledge while building effective thinking habits at the board. In this fourth volume,Elementary Endgames, the student will: 1) learn how to deliver fundamental checkmates such as a king and a roo
Wersja angielska, twarda oprawa. Chess Camp is a new training system for beginning chessplayers, and for the parents and coaches who teach them. Starting with simple problems to illustrate key concepts, and then progressing to more complex positions, the student will learn by doing, methodically integrating new information with previous knowledge while building effective thinking habits at the board. In this fourth volume, Elementary Endgames, the student will: 1) learn how to deliver fundamental chec
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