Survival Guide for Chess Parents - Softcover

Jones, Tanya; Jones, Gawain

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1857443403 ISBN 13: 9781857443400

Publisher: Everyman Chess, 2003

Synopsis

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

About this title

From the Publisher:

Do you have a child who is interested in chess, but you're not sure how to help? 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.A complete guide for the chess parent, it explains the intricacies of tournament rules and tackles the subjects of rating and grades.
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.

From the Author:

Chess, like the past, is another country, and they do things differently there. It is a beautiful land, steeped in history and legend, logical yet intuitive, a source of infinite challenge, fascination and friendship But, like any other country, chess takes time and energy to discover. Its language, its instituions and its etiquette, are unique, complex and, to the newcomer, often incomprehensible.I have aimed firstly, therefore, to make this book a kind of travellers’ guide. It gives the reader, whether parent, junior or adult novice, an introductory map of the chess world, with practical advice about joining a chess club, playing in tournaments, finding professional help and using the Internet. Secondly, and perhaps more importantly, I explore what it actually means, psychologically and socially, to play chess, and its effect on the player's relationships, at school, at home and with other players. From our own experience and that of other families I look at how we can best help our chess playing children and teenagers, both practically and emotionally and how we can balance their needs with those of the rest of the family. It covers the full range of age and ability, from the pre-school child learning the first moves to the young adult contemplating a professional chess career. Our son Gawain has been playing competitive chess for nearly ten years, since he was six, and the book is illustrated by his own games, covering the spectrum of his experience, from his first friendly club matches to international tournaments and championships. The moves are explained and discussed in Gawain's own notes, written to be enjoyed at all levels of chess ability, from the absolute beginner to the experienced player, offering ideas and inspiration for the reader's own future games.Writing this book has been an enjoyable and sometimes illuminating experience for us (with a strict minimum of gratuitous bishop-hurling) and we hope that reading it will be equally entertaining and informative. Chess is a fascinating game, ancient and yet still evolving, with rich opportunities for development, travel and friendship. We hope that this book will help you, as parents, teachers and chess players, young and old, to take advantage of these opportunities, and, most of all, to enjoy yourselves while doing so.

About this edition

• Publisher: Everyman Chess
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 1857443403
• ISBN 13: 9781857443400
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 176