Detailed checkmate mechanics explained with diagrams for clear understanding
Categorized by tactical motifs such as attraction, double check, and guard removal for varied practice
Includes 55 pages of discussion and problems plus 12 pages of answer key for comprehensive learning
Reviews algebraic notation and move recording at the front for foundational skills
Hints provided in a way that can be hidden for flexible problem-solving
Summarized by Shop
There are many beginner books, which contain detailed information on checkmate, and many advanced books that solely cover checkmate, but there are very few beginner books that only contain detailed information on checkmate. John Bain's Checkmate! Ideas for Students is a book aimed at beginners (the only required knowledge is movement of t
Pages
55
Answer Key
12 pages included
Notation
Algebraic notation
Cover Type
Paperback
Recommended Age Group
All ages
Language
English
Summarized by Shop
5.0
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Love this!
As a beginner learning on my own I was having a hard time recognizing checks and mates and the whats and whys of how they come about. This book is incredible. If you're learning, or want to fine tune your knowledge and skills, you can't beat it. Best $5 I ever spent.
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Karen · March 23, 2021
Your title is misleading. It is not for beginning students.
I thought I was buying a book for beginning students to learn how to play chess. This book is for high school students who know the basic moves for the chess players. I would not recommend this book to anyone to buy for middle age children/youth to learn how to play chess.
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Ernest · January 7, 2021
CHECKMATE! Ideas for students
I perused the book, looks like what my 7 year old Grandson could rap his head around ( eventually). I am a small business owner myself and I am impressed with your follow ups and genuine concern for customer satisfaction. Good luck to you guys and will eventually get a board from you.
Blue skies,
Gary Krugjohn