Chess Tactics for Kids by Murray Chandler

Chess Tactics for Kids by Murray Chandler

Published in 2003 by Gambit Publications, "Chess Tactics for Kids" by Grandmaster Murray Chandler is a highly praised classic designed to introduce younger players (and adult beginners) to the world of chess combinations.

Don't let the word "Kids" in the title mislead you. While the book uses an approachable, highly engaging presentation style, the chess content itself is completely serious. It focuses on breaking down the exact same complex tactical themes found in master-level games into manageable, bite-sized lessons.

Basic Attacking Geometry

The book starts with the essential tactical motifs every player must memorize to survive a game. It uses clear, narrative-driven language to explain:

• Forks and Double Attacks: Making one piece threaten two targets simultaneously.

• Pins and Skewers: Exploiting pieces trapped on the same line of sight.

• Discovered Checks: Moving a piece out of the way to unleash a surprise attack from a rook, bishop, or queen behind it.

Advanced Tactical Mechanics

Once the fundamentals are established, Chandler introduces clever combinations that require a player to think multiple moves ahead:

• Deflection and Decoy: Tricking or forcing a strong defending piece to leave its post.

• Clearance Sacrifices: Giving up a piece just to clear a specific square or diagonal for an even deadlier attacking piece to use.

• Intermezzo (In-Between Moves): Slipping in an unexpected intermediate check or threat before completing a standard sequence, completely derailing the opponent's calculations.

Language: English.

Genre: Chess Book.

Binding: সেলাই করা বাইন্ডিং

Quality: Premium Quality Books.

Printing: High Quality Printing.

Paper: Eye Friendly paper (Cream White)

Cover: Matt cover (Paperback).