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.
"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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