EndOfOrdinary Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Ds and Dh have both been learning to play chess. At this point Ds has mastered all of the ways the players move, how to defend, and how to aggress. He does this within reason and is really progressing as a player. I would still call him a beginner, just not completely clueless. Today he pulled out an opening and quick system to check mate Dh in about six moves. He was so thoroughly impressed with himself and revealed later that he had read it in a book at the library. I was, however, the only one that he really understood as the book seemed geared to much more advanced players. He now wants to do more studying up about tactics and strategy to play, various openings, and such so that he can beat his dad. (Apparently the best motivation for studying a ten year old boy can have.) I know many of y'all out there have kids who either play chess or are learning. Anyone know of any resources out there for someone not in the initial beginner stage, but not really fully set either? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahW Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 http://www.chesskid.com/ ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trulycrabby Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 (edited) DS10 and I are currently reading Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess. We are not quite halfway through the book, but so far it has been very interesting and easy to follow. We lay out a chess board according to different setups pictured in the book, and think through the possible moves and strategies. http://www.amazon.com/Bobby-Fischer-Teaches-Chess/dp/0553263153/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1411921178&sr=8-1&keywords=bobby+fischer+teaches+chess We started out with The Kids' Book of Chess, and it was extremely simple and basic. http://www.amazon.com/Kids-Book-Chess-Set/dp/0894807676/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1411921458&sr=8-10&keywords=childrens+chess+books Edited September 28, 2014 by trulycrabby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
domestic_engineer Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 http://www.chesskid.com/ ? FYI- You can get a discount to their gold membership level through homeschool buyers co-op. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 I got my son his copy of Checkmate! My First Chess Book by Garry Kasparov when he was 5. It has very nice illustrations of basic tactics (pin, fork, skewer), a few puzzles, and a few openings. As far as chesskid.com, DS found the lessons on the full chess.com site to be more his speed. The membership is more expensive though and we let it lapse after a few months. I was on this search a year or so ago to step up his game a little and settled on the book "Chess Tactics for Scholastic Players." The introductory material is very basic but it builds. It doesn't hurt that it's only $5 for Kindle but I think I found some good reviews from solid coaches to guide my decision: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B8ZLKAA/ref=oh_d__o00_details_o00__i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EndOfOrdinary Posted September 28, 2014 Author Share Posted September 28, 2014 You guys are all so fantastic! I knew the Hive could help. I'm off to look at all your suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purduemeche Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Championship Chess is amazing for this. It is easy to understand and has helpful workbooks. Bobby Fischer teaches chess is the best "real book" I have read on teaching chess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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