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Chess for Kids 8 Years and Up

Chess games for children a bit older, ages 8 to 12 years, can be more abstract and challenging as kids learn chess to be an exciting sport, science and art. Chess books for children, chess software for kids and even chess downloads for children are offered at ChessCentral's online chess store. And chess play for children is enhanced by top quality chess sets and chess pieces, sturdy enough for active chess kids!

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Chess School 1a

his book is intended for young chess players who are taking their very first steps in chess. Chess is a battle of minds in which the player who wins is the one who is more clever, more knowledgeable and more clever.

Chess Keychain

Our Price: $1.95

These great chess key chains are made of plastic chess pieces fitted with a 4" key chain through a hole in the piece. The key chains are perfect for giveaways and prizes. Please select either a white or black and the poece you prefer in the comments box at checkout. We will try to accommodate all requests.

Chess Award Medals

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Our Chess Award Medals with Ribbons make any chess student feel like the club champion. These fun prizes have a heavy feel and are made of metal.

Winning Chess Tactics for Juniors

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In our modern era in which many chess opening and middlegame positions are guided by sophisticated stratagems, the iron fist of tactical blows is still inevitably the final arbiter of the result.

Vinyl Chess Board with 2.25" squares

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You will love this lightweight, roll-up chessboard! It is easy to take to tournaments, clubs, or next door. Clear and legible algebraic notation, 20"x 20", with 2.25" square size meets all chess tournament standards.

Chess for Kids

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Gr. 4-8. International Master Basman puts 20 years of experience teaching children how to play chess into this systematic, succinct, and thorough book. Dedicating each page to a different topic, he guides readers through the rudiments of the game, from explaining the pieces and setting up the board to special moves, essential techniques, and attack and defense strategies that players must know to win. Especially interesting for readers entirely new to the game are anecdotes in the "Check it out" section, which explain the origins of chess and how the game has figured in literature, language, and even history. A solid introduction for novices and good for skilled players wanting to develop their strategies and find out about chess clubs and tournaments.

Folding Chess Board with 2.25 Squares - Double Fold

Folding Chess Board with 2.25 Squares - Double Fold

List Price: $24.95
Our Price: $19.95
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A high quality folding chess board covered with rugged PVC plastic, this traditional chessboard will tuck away neatly and never get wrinkled! This board is made to be folded twice so that the it is easy to carry anywhere!

How to Play Chess for Absolute Beginners DVD

How to Play Chess for Absolute Beginners DVD

Our Price: $12.95

How to Play Chess for Absolute Beginners. Ready to learn how to play chess? Not even sure what a chess board looks like? Sit back, put your feet up and relax. In just a few minutes you will be playing the royal game .

Imperial Chess Pieces

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The Imperial - A Staunton design full tournament-size, unweighted and felt padded plastic chess set. Get the durability of impact resistant plastic along with the classic Staunton look. The Imperial chess set features a full 3.75" King with a stable base of 1.5" diameter.

Chess School 1b

Our Price: $14.95

You should try to solve all the exercises without using a board. During one lesson it is recommended that you try to solve between 6 and 30 positions.