| Survival Guide for Chess Parents Contributor(s): Jones, Tanya (Author) |
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ISBN: 1857443403 ISBN-13: 9781857443400 Publisher: Everyman Chess OUR PRICE: $18.00 Product Type: Paperback Published: February 2004 Annotation: Do you have a child who is interested in chess, but you're not sure how to help? In Survival Guide for Chess Parents, Tanya Jones concentrates on the numerous aspects of being a 'chess parent' and answers the many questions facing those with chess-playing children. There's certainly more to this than meets the eye. Problems are as diverse as 'How can I help in the very early stages?', 'How do I find suitable clubs and tournaments?', 'Should I watch when he or she is playing?' 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. Whether your child is just starting out in the game or is a budding prodigy, this book is essential reading. This is a complete guide for the chess parent and explains the intricacies of tournament rules while tackling the subjects of rating and grades. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Games & Activities | Chess - Games & Activities | Reference - Games & Activities | Board Games |
| Dewey: 794.1 |
| Series: Everyman Chess |
| Physical Information: 0.46" H x 6.04" W x 9.27" (0.66 lbs) 174 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Do you have a child who is interested in chess, but you're not sure how to help? In Survival Guide for Chess Parents, Tanya Jones concentrates on the numerous aspects of being a 'chess parent' and answers the many questions facing those with chess-playing children. There's certainly more to this than meets the eye. Problems are as diverse as 'How can I help in the very early stages?', 'How do I find suitable clubs and tournaments?', 'Should I watch when he or she is playing?' 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. Whether your child is just starting out in the game or is a budding prodigy, this book is essential reading. |