"Winning Chess Exercises for Kids is an absolute gold mine of information for aspiring young grandmasters. Viktoria has skillfully taken complex concepts and broken them down into perfect bite-sized exercises that kids will love. Kids will be building up their chess muscles without even knowing it!" --Carey Fan, former CEO, Chesskid.com "This book is most useful for parents who want to teach their kids how to play chess. There are many online sources, but very few well-written and well-structured books. Winning Chess Exercises for Kids serves as a trampoline towards learning more complex chess strategies. To play chess well, one must learn the rules and fundamentals and Viktoria teaches all that in a very interactive way. As a teacher with more than 20 years of experience and mentor of three Under-8 world champions, I recommend this exceptional book to all chess beginners!" --Mesgen Amanov, Grandmaster and founder of Limitlesschess.
com "Winning Chess Exercises for Kids is a fantastic book for new chess players sure to be popular with parents, teachers, and kids alike. It''s jam-packed full of simple but effective tactics and strategies for beginning players to rapidly advance their game. The material is presented in a clear and understandable format and is full of gems for young players starting out in the game, drawn from Viktoria''s many years as a top player and coach." --Alan Clarke, founder and director of the Shanghai Chess Academy "Winning Chess Exercises for Kids serves as an excellent resource, offering children a foundational grasp of chess, covering key concepts, and introducing them to endgames and basic checkmates. Drawing from her dual role as both a player and coach, Viktoria skillfully combines her many years of experience playing, competing, and teaching to create this valuable tool." --Melikset Khachiyan, Grandmaster, US Women team captain, and FIDE senior trainer "Winning Chess Exercises for Kids is an absolute must-have for any child who wants to level up their chess game! Viktoria has carefully compiled hundreds of exercises starting from the fundamental basics, progressing through to tactical attacks and middle game and endgame strategies. It''s the perfect book to help kids play more and win more." --Jovanka Houska, Woman Grandmaster, nine-time British Women''s Chess Champion, chess commentator, and coauthor of The Mating Game "Winning Chess Exercises for Kids is a welcome addition to the junior chess library.
It is a no-nonsense introduction to chess, focusing on the essentials in a clear format, as well as an exercise book--ideal for any child who is keen to compete. The solutions to the exercises come with crisp explanations, taking the reader on a journey of discovery." --John Foley, councilor, European Chess Union Education Commission "Viktoria''s chess book is a true gem! With its simple yet effective teaching methods and relatable examples, this fantastic tool not only fosters critical thinking and problem-solving skills but also inspires young learners to explore the depths of the game with enthusiasm." --Irene Sukandar, Woman Grandmaster, two-time Asian Women''s Chess Champion and Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree "Winning Chess Exercises for Kids will help kids discover the beauty of chess. Viktoria shares step-by-step instruction that introduces all the important chess concepts, followed by chess puzzles that increase in difficulty. It is a great chess workout that will keep kids engaged and continuously improving." --Sabina Foisor, Woman Grandmaster, 2017 US Women''s Chess Champion, chess teacher and streamer "The carefully crafted exercises in this book will sharpen tactical skills and provide a delightful journey into strategic nuances. Each page has an amazing set of challenges, making learning chess both engaging and rewarding.
A must-have book for anyone eager to start and elevate their game!" --Yelizaveta Orlova, top-ranked Canadian chess player, and best-selling author of Chess for Beginners: Know the Rules, Choose Your Strategy, and Start Winning "Writing a chess book for children can be challenging, but Viktoria Ni does it elegantly. From her impressive coaching experience, she explains key chess concepts in such a simple and easy-to-understand manner that the reader might find themselves asking for more!" --Arturs Neiksans, Grandmaster, four-time Latvian Chess Champion, chess coach, and streamer.