Books Chess Tactics for Kids by Murray Chandler + CHESS BOARD

"Chess Tactics for Kids" by Grandmaster Murray Chandler is a highly regarded instructional book aimed primarily at children and beginner to novice players (around 1200 Elo rating), though useful for adult beginners as well.

Key features include:

Presentation of 50 classic and tricky tactical motifs such as forks, pins, skewers, stalemate tricks, and more, all explained clearly with simple language.

Each tactic is illustrated with multiple examples taken from real games, showcasing practical application.

Commentary highlights the important features of each position, making the concepts accessible and easy to understand.

The book includes 54 test positions for the reader to practice and reinforce the pattern recognition skills learned.

It balances foundational tactics for beginners and some more advanced middlegame tricks that can surprise even experienced players.

The engaging, friendly layout makes it easy to follow along without a chessboard.

Murray Chandler is a respected grandmaster with strong credentials, including a win against Garry Kasparov in the World Cadet Championship and captaincy of the England chess team.