Luther: Chess training for kids - The U10 project

Autor: Luther, Thomas
Verlag: Youth chess
Erscheinungsjahr: 2017
Sprache: German
Buchumschlag: hardcover
Seiten: 255

Over the last twenty years or so, the age at which people learn chess has dropped dramatically. There are more and more young chess players who, while still children, take part in competitions at regional and national level or even in European and world championships. Unfortunately, the current chess literature still offers almost nothing that could help parents and coaches to prepare and support their children/students for such challenges.

To fill this gap, Thomas Luther, Grandmaster and FIDE Senior Trainer, and a team of experienced experts analyzed and evaluated over 2500 U8 and U10 tournament games. The result is an extensive collection of 68 examples and 247 test tasks that give an impression of what is expected and required at such tournaments. This also provides valuable training material. The tests enable you to determine your current position and help you to target your training. Small learning units scattered throughout also help to eliminate typical mistakes and deficits.

Other topics in the book, which also serve to provide further information for parents and coaches, as well as to reduce prejudices and misconceptions, include:
- A study on typical errors and their frequency in the lower age groups;
- Information about talent, prodigies and training;
- A preview of the U12 as the next and important stage of development.

This is the most comprehensive study and collection of materials on the subject of children’s chess ever, as well as a valuable guide on the subject of “chess training for children”.

255 pages, hardcover, 1st edition 2017