Name: The Life-Changing Magic of Chess : a Beginner's Guide With Grandmaster Maurice Ashley (Life-Changing Magic)
Author: Ashley, Maurice
ISBN: [978-1-41977-339-6,1-41977-339-9]

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The Life-Changing Magic of Chess : a Beginner's Guide With Grandmaster Maurice Ashley (Life-Changing Magic)

Author: Ashley, Maurice

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Follett Number: 2832JD8
Audience: Lower Elementary
Publisher: Magic Cat Publishing, 2024
Format: 39 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm
ISBN-13: 978-1-41977-339-6
ISBN-10: 1-41977-339-9
LCCN: 2023-944461
Dewey: 794.1
Classifications: Nonfiction

Subjects:

African Americans Biography

Ashley, Maurice

Chess Players United States Biography

Chess

Includes bibliographical references. "Discover why the world's first Black Grandmaster Maurice Ashley thinks that chess is one of the best skills in life. Follow him on a journey from Jamaica to New York to the world stage where he has taught thousands of young people the life philosophies of the game . . . Learn about the chess board and pieces, sequences such as Scholar's Mate, and skills like castling"--Provided by publisher.

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Experience The Life-Changing Magic of Chess, a beginner's guide with secrets from Grandmaster Maurice Ashley! After making history as the chess world's first Black Grandmaster, Maurice Ashley went on to become a three-time national championship coach and commentator. Now he's sharing his passion for chess with YOU! Discover more about Maurice's story as he recounts his journey from Jamaica to New York to the world stage where he has ranked among the best in the game. Then find your own chess magic as he shows you basic skills like how each piece moves and how to make a start. When you're ready, follow along with Maurice's step-by-step instructions for Capturing Checkmates Castling Sacrificing ...and more! Fun-filled, graphic-novel inspired illustrations from Denis Angelov bring Maurice's tips to life. It's the perfect beginner's guide to chess for kids. ? Life-Changing Magic Series The Life-Changing Magic of Skateboarding by Sky Brown and illustrator Shaw Davidson The Life-Changing Magic of Chess by Maurice Ashley and illustrator Denis Angelov The Life-Changing Magic of Baking by Joy Wilson and illustrator Tatiana Kamshilina The Life-Changing Magic of Druming by Nandi Bushnell and illustrator Andrea Stegmaier

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Audience: Lower Elementary

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