Scholastic Chess Made Easy
A Scholastic Guide for Students, Coaches and Parents
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The topics of the book are subdivided into fifteen chapters progressing in difficulty for any age chess player. It is ideal for the average middle school student with an average reading level. At the end of the book, there is an answer key, resource list, and options to receive online instruction based on the concepts presented in the book. In order to make chess less confusing for the beginner, it is short and simplified. All activities and illustrations have been taught to over one hundred students over the last ten years.
Equipment and Set Up
The Pieces
How to Record Moves
Openings
Defenses
Examining Checks and Checkmates
The Tie Game
Forks, Pins, Skewers and Traps
Double Attacks and Double Checks
Standard Mating Procedures
Special Strategies with Pawns
Unique Games to Develop
Chess Situation Quiz
Chess Concept Quiz
Chess Crossword Challenge
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About the Book
If you want to learn about chess but find that most books are too hard for a beginner to understand, then this guide is tailor-made for you.
Mark M. Wood, one of thirteen individuals in the United States certified as a national chess coach for the United States Chess Federation, explains the game in straightforward language.
Drawing on the skills he learned as a lifelong educator, he shares activities that can be used with students of all ages—even those with limited experience playing the game.
You’ll learn about the pieces on the board, how to prepare to play, tournament rules, how to record moves, moves to make when starting a game, five easy ways to get a draw, standard mating procedures, and much more.
Every activity has been used by all ages and has been field assessed by Chinese and American students at distinct levels. Illustrations and simple explanations break down even the toughest concepts.
Cut through the jargon, learn about strategy, and improve your chess game with Scholastic Chess Made Easy.
About the Author
Mark M. Wood is the owner of Wood Enrichment Services, a limited liability company in Pennsylvania and Florida. In addition to his chess coach experience, he is a certified tournament director and a member of the National Scholastic Committee for the United States Chess Federation. He has directed scholastic chess tournaments and has coached state- and national-level teams for thirty-five years. He retired after thirty years in education and is certified as a teacher and administrator in Pennsylvania and Florida.
Joseph S. Weber is the Vice President of Wood Enrichment Services. He is a lifetime United States Chess Federation member, a tournament director and chess coach. As a technical chess advisor, all chess situations have been reviewed and revised.