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The Everyman Chess Survival Guide for Chess Parents by Tanya Jones is a comprehensive guide for parents of children who play chess. It covers a wide range of topics, including how to support children in the early stages of learning, finding suitable clubs and tournaments, whether to watch their child play, and how to find a good chess coach. The book also discusses the relationship between chess and education, as well as the role of computers and the Internet in the game. It is a valuable resource for parents of children at any level of chess playing.
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Survival Guide for Chess Parents, Tanya Jones concentrates on the numerous aspects of being a "chess parent" and answers the many questions facing those with chess-playing children. There's certainly more to this than meets the eye. Problems are as diverse as 'How can I help in the very early stages?', 'How do I find suitable clubs and tournaments?', 'Should I watch when he or she is playing?' and 'How do I find a good chess coach?' Jones also tackles aspects such as chess and education, plus the ever-increasing role of computers and the Internet. Whether a child is just starting out in the game or is a budding prodigy, this book is essential reading.
*A complete guide for the chess parent
*Explains the intricacies of tournament rules
*Tackles the subjects of rating and grades
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