Award-winning author Graham Burgess has written 25 chess books, ranging from general guides to works on specific openings. He is a FIDE Master and a former champion of the Danish region of Funen. In 1994 he set a world record for marathon blitz chess playing and in 1997 won the British Chess Federation Book of the Year Award. Nowadays he lives in Minnesota.
"The author, Graham Burgess, has a nice, accessible style of writing. ... a book that can be fun for youth players and above all has a pleasant training angle. ... a nice collection of tactical ideas that can lead to rapid success. As far as I am concerned it is essential." - IM Herman Grooten, schaaksite.nl "This book does what it says on the tin and shows 100 traps, some of which I have never seen myself so this is not just for kids, believe me. It is a well-presented hardback book, consistent with the format in this excellent series, and there are three sections covering Basic Tactics, Combining Ideas and Advanced Concepts. ... Kids and adults learning chess will benefit from reading this and learning the various traps - of which there are many to fall into. Buy this and remember that forewarned is forearmed." - Carl Portman, carlsplanet.co.uk "I learned something mind-blowing from Chess Opening Traps For Kids. ... the piece-value chart that I've used all my life is wrong!" - Alexey Root (former USA Women's Champion), sparkchess.com "Stronger and older kids learn to appreciate the benefits of reading chess books if they want to improve, but making the transition for weaker/younger players is not so easy. One book that will help to bridge that gap is Chess Opening Traps for Kids by Graham Burgess. This attractively produced hardback book offers young chess players tips on how to improve their opening play and tactical eye ... should prove entertaining for a wide audience from near beginner to about 1600. ... an excellent stocking stuffer for the young chess player who is new to the game and wanting to study on their own. Recommended." - John Donaldson, USA Team Captain
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