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Opening Moves
Michael Thaler, the Making of a Young Chess Champion
by Barry Berg
ISBN: 0316913391
ISBN-13: 9780316913393
Format: Hardcover
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Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Little Brown & Co
Published date: 2000
Size: 9 x 10.75 inches
Weight: 1.05 pounds
Ages: 3 to 4
Pages: 44
Synopses
Describes how chess champion Michael Thaler discovered and developed his talent at an early age and learned to deal with both winning and losing.
Publisher's Notes
Featuring an afterword by Fred Thaler, a fascinating look into the world of Michael Thaler, a young boy who has mastered the game of chess, details the discovery of his talent, explains how he unlocked the mysteries of chess, reveals how he came to terms with defeat, and shares the valuable life lessons he learned along the way.
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Opening Moves: Michael Thaler, the Making of a Young Chess Champion
Berg, Barry
Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A.: Little Brown & Co, 2000 Black remainder mark on the outer page edges. Brand new and unread first edition, very crisp and new! Gift Quality! 44 new and unread fun-filled pages nicely enhanced by black and white and full-color photographs and illustrations! "Opening Moves is the story of how Michael and his family discovered that he had an exceptional talent for a demanding and rigorous game, and how they and he have nurtured it so that Michael, while remaining a kid who likes to play ball and the piano, can perfect his skills at the chessboard.". First Edition / First Printing. Hard Cover. Brand New/Brand New. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Remainder. ( more information)
Offered by Conover Books (United States)
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Opening Moves : The Making of a Young Chess Champion
Thayer, Fred
CHESS PAMPHLET: Little Brown & Company, 2000. 44 pp. Tiny remainder mark near foot of spine, else fine. "Recommended for Grades 1-5. Michael Thaler's passion for chess at age six and his rise to become a national championship player are described in an engaging manner. Short chapters tell about the boy's thirst for the game, his development as a player, and the lessons he has learned from chess, including patience and planning. The author also analyzes three of the boy's games and includes an afterword by his father on his reaction to competitive tournaments. Throughout the book, Thaler remains a child who also enjoys playing the piano and Little League baseball. Large, full-color photographs enhance the author's descriptions of the youngster's development." -- School Library Journal. Second Printing. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Fine. ( more information)
Offered by Second Story Books (United States)
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