Shop Game - Think Like a King Chess Workout Family Package

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Manufacturer: ChessCentral

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Binding: CD-ROM
Brand: ChessCentral
EAN: 9781886846777
ESRB Age Rating: Kids to Adults
Feature: One CD contains a complete chess library for everyone to share - get all six Chess Workouts© with First Lessons in Chess©
Format: Single
ISBN: 1886846774
Label: ChessCentral
Manufacturer: ChessCentral
Platform: Windows XP Home Edition
Publisher: ChessCentral
Studio: ChessCentral

Features

One CD contains a complete chess library for everyone to share - get all six Chess Workouts© with First Lessons in Chess©
First Lessons© is our basic tutorial for novices, whether young or old. Covering all the basic rules and moves, chess notation, opening strategy, tactics and common endgame scenarios
Think Like A King® series is the perfect starting point for those new to chess, from grade 3 to adult.
Dozens of animations, challenges and 165 interactive chess puzzles make learning a snap.
Chess tutorials are completely engaging and interactive.

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Editorial Reviews:

First Lessons in Chess - a perfect way for reading-aged children grade 3 and up (or their parents!) to get started in chess. First Lessons is for players new to chess, whether young or old. Covering all the basic rules and moves, including chess notation, opening strategy, tactics and common endgame scenarios, this introduction to the Think Like A King learning series contains dozens of animations, challenges and 165 interactive chess puzzles that make learning a snap. Tactical Thinking-Master basic tactical concepts with an interactive tutorial designed to help players recognize strategic and tactical opportunities. From Pins to Forks and Skewers, Undermining to Overworking, basic tactical thinking is clearly defined and demonstrated via interactive puzzles. Simple text explanations and minimal reliance on chess notation make this a perfect teaching tool for beginning students. Checkmate Thinking -apply the tactical lessons learned above and add the next level of thinking (pattern recognition and combination attacks) to pursue the ultimate goal of Checkmate. Over 300 interactive checkmate problems that transform beginners into real chess thinkers! Endgame Thinking - Everything may come down to the Endgame, and here's where beginners have the most trouble. A course on the science of the end of the game, endings where clear thinking and careful play are critical. Learn the tactics of Pawn Promotion and the rules that let you create a winning position - or prevent your opponent from gaining one! Opening Thinking - a truly unique learning tool that explores the why and not just the how of opening play. Covering the common openings and variants, with Traps, Zaps and more.