In this fun and engaging textbook, we will introduce the future grandmaster to various chess combinations and techniques that enrich this wonderful game.
But one cannot play chess without knowing its history! Therefore, we will first travel to Persia to meet the father of chess, Shatranj. There, we will learn about the first champions of the predecessor of chess, and then we will move to Europe, where we will meet the uncrowned champions of the modern game.
In Russia, almost everyone knows how to play chess, but many have forgotten who opened the first chess club in our country, who published the first chess book, when and where the first chess tournament was held, and who our first champion was.
Sometimes, one wants to play not only chess but also other games on the chessboard. In our book, we will introduce you to the rules of many interesting games. "Barricades", Shatranj, "Wolf and Sheep", "Snake", "Maharaja" will bring you joy.
Our textbook contains 34 lessons — it is designed for an entire school year. Therefore, coaches and teachers will find it useful in their classes in circles and sections. Caring parents will also enjoy spending evenings with their children.