Chess Kid's Book of Tactics (Hardcover, Turtleback School & Library ed.)

Check out these easy-to-follow guides with their colorful covers, large diagrams, and clear step-by-step instructions. The McKay Chess Library for Kids has books for young players at every stage, from basic tactics for beginners to challenging strategies for more advanced students. Perfect for all aspiring grandmasters!

In chess, tactics are the tricks and techniques players use to get a quick advantage over their opponents. David MacEnulty, a coach in New York City's award-winning Chess-in-the-Schools program, teaches students how to develop a tactical mindset. In The Chess Kid's Book of Tactics he instructs 6-10-year-old players in how to recognize basic chess patterns and how to apply those patterns to understand -- and win -- the game.