The Right Way To Teach Chess To Kids Av Richard James

<p>This accessible how-to guide for parents and teachers on the best way to teach chess to children, from international chess expert Richard James, is linked to both his bestselling book, <i>Chess for Kids</i>, and his website chessKIDS academy.<br><br>James, who taught grandmasters Luke McShane and Jonathan Rowson, shows how learning chess<br>is interesting and fun. It can also help children develop life skills, such as decision-making and social skills, and be a springboard to other subjects in the school curriculum, such as maths, science, history and even languages.<br><br>In an easy-to-follow, fun way, James explains how to structure short lessons with worksheets and other activities to introduce the chess pieces, chess notation and chess-board dynamics - so<br>that children can understand the thinking behind the moves and start playing and enjoying this<br>fascinating game.</p>