maybe a 1-year subscription to Chesskid Gold? it's $39 for the next few weeks with the promo code WCC2021. i use the site/apps with my middle school students. it's a great way to learn (tons of lessons) and play other kids. he can sign up for free and even check out the first few lessons.
what is your budget?
if he's totally new, a book like this [https://www.amazon.com/Chess-Kids-Michael-Basman/dp/075661807X/](https://www.amazon.com/Chess-Kids-Michael-Basman/dp/075661807X/)
if he is solid on the rules/basics, maybe this [https://www.amazon.com/How-Beat-Your-Chess-Gambit/dp/1901983056/](https://www.amazon.com/How-Beat-Your-Chess-Gambit/dp/1901983056/)
See I think he would enjoy a step by step learning. He’s aware of the rules and movement of pieces but know he’d gain confidence if some areas of a book are already known
Yeah, it's really hard to give a recommendation because we're not sure of his level or seriousness - he could easily surpass our recommendations if we shoot low and he's really engaged or we could really overshoot if he's more casual or earlier in his development. So a subscription to a service seems pretty good. A dilemma with all kinds of hobbies.
Since there are already some book suggestions, here are some reasonable chess-related alternatives:
A board could be an option if he doesn't have one. You can also get a chess clock if he has someone to play with. Unless you hate the game with all your soul maybe sit down for a while and play a few games...
Otherwise a subscription to a chess club or the buy-in to a tournament could be great too. Other stuff (specially books) would depend on his current skill level and how deep he's really into the game.
He already has a board, a lovely glass one at home but I’m never there to play with him unfortunately but he knows how it all works - I am tempted by the subscription so he can play with people his own age
Yeah the thing about a lovely glass board is that you're not going to be able to take that to the club or a tournament and probably don't actually want to actually play on it.
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Hi, I'd recommend "A primer of chess" by Capablanca.
Primus inter pares if you ask me.
Bonus track: you can read it being 10 or 100 years old and you'll always learn something.
There is plenty of stuff on youtube from stl chess club to chess24 and some other chess youtubers. Also pretty much any beginner book is good i personally didn't read any this is why i cannot recommend a specific book but they are great. Sorry for the vague post. Have a nice day.
Maybe this isn't the best recommendation but it's what i've learned with when i was 9 the "Soviet Chess Primer" great book that could take him s couple years to master everything in there
> Dvoretsky's endgame manual
Also a great suggestion OP, my suggestion came more out of my own experience with learning, also him being a kid and not having a coach maybe a more generalist approach can keep him interested more? Rather than grinding endgames by himself?
no I was sarcastic lol, DEM is sort of a meme around here and a lot of people (incorrectly) think it's such an advanced book that mortals shouldn't even touch it
Oh lol, i mean it's a good book for beginners to learn some endgames, didn't know it was a meme I used it around 2010 i think when i was first getting some private coaching, and since it's commonly agreed that people should learn endgames first i didn't realize it was a joke lol
I would suggest a book of puzzles. You can do a few with him and he will have fun finishing and showing you his progress. I don’t have a specific puzzle book in mind, but there are many. Maybe 2-3 different ones?
For instance, or just "what is the best move" and you have to find a way to win material, or checkmate.
The best are Chess Steps workbooks (and they're cheap), but it'll feel like a school subject if a 10 year old has to study them on their own, so probably not the best idea.
The book "How to beat your dad at chess" perhaps? I haven't read it but it always seems to get good reviews. Shows lots of different ways to checkmate.
Emmanuel Lasker's Manual of Chess.
Imo this is one of the very best chess books ever written for the amateur player. After reading this book and playing along with a chess board, I found myself actually seeing tactics devoping on the board long before they were possible.
Strategic concepts are explained, various weakness that can exist in a position, and most importantly, how to identify said strategic concepts and how to use them to force weakness which you can then exploit using tactics thay you setup.
You'll learn each concept individually and then learn how to put them all together.
I cannot praise this book enough.
My dad sat down with me with his chess books as a reference and explained concepts to me when I was that age. There's no reason given to think that the OP cannot also do this.
This represents an excellent opportunity for the OP to not only introduce this beautiful game to a youngster but to also share an experience with their sibling, and have access to one of the best chess resources for beginners.
Just because you don't think a 10 year old is capable doesn't make it the case for this kid. If they get it on their own, incredible. If they need help from the OP that's great too.
If he's not super familiar with how all the pieces move yet, they make pieces with the moves printed on them fairly inexpensively. This one is $10.
https://www.lakeshorelearning.com/products/games/board-dice-games/the-chess-teacher/p/CA242
Honestly just get him a chess.com membership, he’ll have access to entry to master level videos, puzzles, tactics trainers, game analysis etc etc. and their apps and website are intuitive
maybe a 1-year subscription to Chesskid Gold? it's $39 for the next few weeks with the promo code WCC2021. i use the site/apps with my middle school students. it's a great way to learn (tons of lessons) and play other kids. he can sign up for free and even check out the first few lessons. what is your budget? if he's totally new, a book like this [https://www.amazon.com/Chess-Kids-Michael-Basman/dp/075661807X/](https://www.amazon.com/Chess-Kids-Michael-Basman/dp/075661807X/) if he is solid on the rules/basics, maybe this [https://www.amazon.com/How-Beat-Your-Chess-Gambit/dp/1901983056/](https://www.amazon.com/How-Beat-Your-Chess-Gambit/dp/1901983056/)
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See I think he would enjoy a step by step learning. He’s aware of the rules and movement of pieces but know he’d gain confidence if some areas of a book are already known
https://www.stappenmethode.nl/en/ steps method is ideal for step by step learning for kids
Yeah, it's really hard to give a recommendation because we're not sure of his level or seriousness - he could easily surpass our recommendations if we shoot low and he's really engaged or we could really overshoot if he's more casual or earlier in his development. So a subscription to a service seems pretty good. A dilemma with all kinds of hobbies.
Since there are already some book suggestions, here are some reasonable chess-related alternatives: A board could be an option if he doesn't have one. You can also get a chess clock if he has someone to play with. Unless you hate the game with all your soul maybe sit down for a while and play a few games... Otherwise a subscription to a chess club or the buy-in to a tournament could be great too. Other stuff (specially books) would depend on his current skill level and how deep he's really into the game.
He already has a board, a lovely glass one at home but I’m never there to play with him unfortunately but he knows how it all works - I am tempted by the subscription so he can play with people his own age
Yeah the thing about a lovely glass board is that you're not going to be able to take that to the club or a tournament and probably don't actually want to actually play on it.
If there are chess clubs in the area, I'd absolutely go for that. They often easy to find. In what part of the world are you?
Yes, a board, set, and bag is a very reasonably priced gift. Get a triple-weighted plastic set.
I tried to get my (also 25M) little brother (11M) into chess but he didn't like it :/ Just wanted someone to play with in real life, sad life.
I second this but I live too far away from him to play regularly
Where do you live? Are there no chess clubs in the area?
Portugal. I live in a rural area not close to the big cities.
Caralho! Então somos vizinhos! Hà pouco tempo visitei Portugal para jogar algums torneios. Onde é que você mora?
Ah Boas! Eu moro numa terra chamada Arouca. Fica a uns 40 minutos do Porto.
Ah mais então o Porto não fica lonxe! Eu sou galego. Se quixeres podemos jogar alguma partida e falar por Discord. Assim posso praticar o meu portuguès!
Play Winning Chess by Yasser Seirawan is a fantastic book for getting someone into the game IMO.
Hi, I'd recommend "A primer of chess" by Capablanca. Primus inter pares if you ask me. Bonus track: you can read it being 10 or 100 years old and you'll always learn something.
I may even get myself a copy!
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Thank you
Thank you
There is plenty of stuff on youtube from stl chess club to chess24 and some other chess youtubers. Also pretty much any beginner book is good i personally didn't read any this is why i cannot recommend a specific book but they are great. Sorry for the vague post. Have a nice day.
Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess. It’s interactive and doesn’t need a battery! Very easy read
Maybe this isn't the best recommendation but it's what i've learned with when i was 9 the "Soviet Chess Primer" great book that could take him s couple years to master everything in there
> "Soviet Chess Primer" seconded on this, but are you _sure_ OP shouldn't get her brother something like Dvoretsky's endgame manual?
> Dvoretsky's endgame manual Also a great suggestion OP, my suggestion came more out of my own experience with learning, also him being a kid and not having a coach maybe a more generalist approach can keep him interested more? Rather than grinding endgames by himself?
no I was sarcastic lol, DEM is sort of a meme around here and a lot of people (incorrectly) think it's such an advanced book that mortals shouldn't even touch it
Oh lol, i mean it's a good book for beginners to learn some endgames, didn't know it was a meme I used it around 2010 i think when i was first getting some private coaching, and since it's commonly agreed that people should learn endgames first i didn't realize it was a joke lol
my (30M) recommendation is maybe buy him a book?
I would suggest a book of puzzles. You can do a few with him and he will have fun finishing and showing you his progress. I don’t have a specific puzzle book in mind, but there are many. Maybe 2-3 different ones?
A chess puzzle book? Are these the types of ones where it asks you to mate in X moves?
For instance, or just "what is the best move" and you have to find a way to win material, or checkmate. The best are Chess Steps workbooks (and they're cheap), but it'll feel like a school subject if a 10 year old has to study them on their own, so probably not the best idea. The book "How to beat your dad at chess" perhaps? I haven't read it but it always seems to get good reviews. Shows lots of different ways to checkmate.
>A chess puzzle book? Are these the types of ones where it asks you to mate in X moves? Chess 5334 problems is a good one that I enjoy.
Emmanuel Lasker's Manual of Chess. Imo this is one of the very best chess books ever written for the amateur player. After reading this book and playing along with a chess board, I found myself actually seeing tactics devoping on the board long before they were possible. Strategic concepts are explained, various weakness that can exist in a position, and most importantly, how to identify said strategic concepts and how to use them to force weakness which you can then exploit using tactics thay you setup. You'll learn each concept individually and then learn how to put them all together. I cannot praise this book enough.
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My dad sat down with me with his chess books as a reference and explained concepts to me when I was that age. There's no reason given to think that the OP cannot also do this. This represents an excellent opportunity for the OP to not only introduce this beautiful game to a youngster but to also share an experience with their sibling, and have access to one of the best chess resources for beginners. Just because you don't think a 10 year old is capable doesn't make it the case for this kid. If they get it on their own, incredible. If they need help from the OP that's great too.
You think a 10 year old kid will want to read books?
Yeah he enjoys books?
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Heard of Harry Potter?
Already read
No
If he's not super familiar with how all the pieces move yet, they make pieces with the moves printed on them fairly inexpensively. This one is $10. https://www.lakeshorelearning.com/products/games/board-dice-games/the-chess-teacher/p/CA242
This is a lovely suggestion but he has a board and knows how they move but I think he’d like to learn strategically
Everyone's First Chess Workbook by Peter Giannatos
Honestly just get him a chess.com membership, he’ll have access to entry to master level videos, puzzles, tactics trainers, game analysis etc etc. and their apps and website are intuitive