Chess for Children

This book is unusual. It is addressed to both children and their parents. Its author, a senior researcher at the Institute of Theory and History of Education of the Russian Academy of Education, believes that chess is not only a popular game but also an effective means of intellectual development for children. The process of learning chess helps to concentrate attention, develops logical thinking, strengthens memory, and fosters creativity. Therefore, it is essential to start teaching toddlers to play chess at the earliest age. Parents will find assistance in the section "Advice for Parents" addressed to them, while children will eagerly listen to tales about the exciting adventures in the chess kingdom of well-known and beloved literary characters.