Award-winning author Charles Hertan knows what kids really need to know (and want to know) about mobilizing their pawns and pieces.
Traditional chess opening books concentrate on the variations in different openings. Charles Hertan believes that for beginners and advanced beginners memorizing lines in the Sicilian and Nimzo-Indian defenses is not only boring but also a waste of time.
Hertan’s approach is different. He helps kids to develop a solid understanding of the fundamental opening ideas and principles. What are the properties of each chess piece, and how can they be mobilized effectively to work together and get a strong position on the board?
In his trademark humorous and kid-friendly way, Hertan teaches what you should actually be trying to achieve at the start of a game. Kids will love learning how to avoid The Five Most Common Opening Mistakes.
This is a fun, easy-to-use, down-to-earth and accessible chess opening primer.
"I like the way in which Hertan breaks down the section on development to focus on each individual piece. The explanatory notes are perfectly accessible to juniors and novices (..) A very accessible book for juniors to take their first steps into opening theory."
Best Chess Improvement Book of 2016 - Honorable Mention
"In his newest book Hertan discusses good opening play. He starts with basic principles such as development and activity. Hertan also gives advice on how to play certain openings and tips on errors he sees children make. An entertaining book."
"Very good for trainers or parents with a chess background."
