Survival Guide for Chess Parents

by Tanya Jones

Overview

In 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

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781857443400
Publisher:	Everyman Chess
Publication date:	02/01/2004
Series:	Everyman Chess
Edition description:	First Edition
Pages:	176
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.45(d)

About the Author

Tanya Jones is a former teacher, the author of comic novels, and an experienced chess parent. Her son, Gawain, first made the headlines when, at nine, he became the youngest ever player in the world to beat an International Master. He is a British Junior Champion and has represented England at numerous World Youth Championships.

Table of Contents

	Bibliography	4
	Notation and Symbols	5
	Introduction	7
1	The Noah's Ark Trap: Beginnings and the Very Young	9
2	Skittles and Scholar's Mate: Schools and Junior Clubs	17
3	Pawnstorming: How to Invade your Local Chess Club	27
4	The Vanished Centre: Where did the Weekend go?	45
5	Accelerating the Dragon: Rapidplay and other Events	64
6	Outposts and Desperadoes: Playing the Game	106
7	Kibitzing: Spectators and Support	124
8	Starflights and Distant Opposition: Coaching, Selection and Beyond	140
9	Greek Gifts: Resources and the Internet	164
10	The Eighth Rank: Where do we go from Here?	171
	Index of Complete Games	174

Interviews

In 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. 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?'