Todd Bardwick

Chess Workbook for Children is a fun, comprehensive workbook and instruction book for children (and adults) who are new to chess or who are in the beginning stages of learning to play the royal game.Two hundred problems with a comprehensive answer key are given at two skill levels: Basset Hound (beginner) and Chess Detective (intermediate).The book has large print and is easy to read and understand.

Chess Strategy Workbook teaches you to be observant and take your time to discover the clues in chess positions, introducing many of the strategies used by chess masters in a way that is fun and easy to understand.Learn how to use the different types of chess advantages (king safety, material, piece activity, and pawn structure) to correctly evaluate the position in order to select the best move. Basic strategies for the opening, middlegame, and endgame are covered in detail as well as pitfalls to avoid and how to think during the game.Two hundred problems with a comprehensive answer key are given at two skill levels: Basset Hound (novice to intermediate) and Chess Detective (intermediate to advanced).

Teaching Chess in the 21st Century is a designed to incorporate chess into a math curriculum for elementary school students. It lessons learned through chess incorporating National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Standards*exemplars and rubrics for testing student's knowledge and understanding for each lesson*teacher tips to help students as they learn to play chess and how to handle situations that frequently occur*tried and true tested analogies that children will relate to so that they can learn chess in an effective and fun way

Attacking the Chess King Workbook presents hundreds of attacking patterns from significant master and grandmaster games. Become a successful attacker and win more games with this book in the Chess Detective® Workbook series. Learn how to identify and create king position weakness, position the pieces for attack, and clear a path to the opponent’s king. Cover in detail strategies, attacking patterns, and methodologies to hunt the opponent’s king. Avoid pitfalls and learn how to think during the game. Two hundred problems with a comprehensive answer key at two skill levels: Basset Hound (novice to intermediate) and Chess Detective (intermediate to advanced).

Chess Handbook is a comprehensive book for beginners learning the rules and basics of the royal game and the intermediate player looking to improve by gaining a better understanding of chess fundamentals. Learn basic tactics and strategies with hundreds of suggestions and tips for players wishing to increase their knowledge of the game and see rapid improvement. Chess Handbook has three Rules, Tactics, and Strategy. Chess Handbook goes into details well beyond other beginner chess books and provides a solid foundation for the intermediate player.

Chess Endgame Workbook presents hundreds of endgame positions from significant master and grandmaster games. Gain the skills to finish off your opponent and win more games with this book in the Chess Detective ® Workbook series. Learn endgame fundamentals like creating and promoting passed pawns, activating the king, simplifying to a winning ending, and salvaging a draw when you are behind. Basic principles for king and pawn, minor piece, rook, and queen endings are covered in detail. Chess Endgame Workbook includes two hundred problems with a comprehensive answer key at two skill Basset Hound (novice to intermediate) and Chess Detective (intermediate to advanced).

Chess Openings presents major and minor variations of commonly played opening systems. This intermediate book in the Chess Detective® series provides a base of knowledge to aid the reader in selecting opening systems that are right for them.Easy-to-follow flowcharts show the major openings and variations, separated into three main 1.e4, 1.d4 and Flank Openings.Opening main lines and frequently played alternative lines are presented, along with a brief summary with middlegame objectives for each player.

Fifty basic chess lessons with the corresponding chess illustration from the Chess Detective Workbook series that can be colored. Chess Workbook for Children is a complementary beginner chess book.

Chess Tactics and Combinations Workbook presents hundreds of tactical patterns and combinations from significant master and grandmaster games in this book in the Chess Detective® Workbook series. Learn the fundamentals of how to identify, execute, and defend against tactical themes to improve your game. Cover basic tactics in detail from pins, skewers, forks, and discoveries, to more advanced tactical motifs like removing the guard, clearance, and interference. Avoid pitfalls and learn how to think during the game. Two hundred problems with a comprehensive answer key at two skill levels: Basset Hound (novice to intermediate) and Chess Detective (intermediate to advanced).