good books for a non reader age 10

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jadeyboy99

Can anyone please recommend a good book for my son who is currently playing on this account?

He is a non-reader, but has a flair for the game and wants to learn thanks.

Ian

justbefair

"Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess" is practically all diagrams and is one of the most popular beginner books of all time.

RussBell

Ian -

If your son is a non-reader how would he make use of a chess book?

Good Chess Books for Beginners and Beyond...

https://www.chess.com/blog/RussBell/good-chess-books-for-beginners-and-beyond

As a previous posted suggested, Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess is an excellent very first chess books for every beginner, including young children.  But it requires an ability to read....

Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess...a book review...

https://www.chess.com/blog/RussBell/bobby-fischer-teaches-chessa-book-review

jadeyboy99

my point is that im looking for a graphical book with plenty of pictures.

I will buy the Bobby Fischer book and probably work through it with him thanks.

He is doing ok so far just looking at the lessons on chess.com.

BoardMonkey

Sharpen Your Tactics. All diagrams.

https://www.amazon.com/Sharpen-Your-Tactics-Sacrifices-Combinations/dp/1880673134/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1EC8LW6JOMYQX&keywords=sharpen+your+tactics&qid=1673668377&sprefix=sharpen+your+tactic%2Caps%2C182&sr=8-1

Sadlone

ECO encyclopedia of chess openings 

PDX_Axe

Polgar - Chess.  It's massive with over 5000 mate in 1, 2, or 3 moves, game fragments and a few complete games.  It is basically 6 diagrams per page, with answers towards the back of the book, so use a couple of bookmarks.  It was used by Polgar in the training of his daughters, all of whom became wonderful chess players.  It is easy to find online, or in bookstores, new or used, and is not particularly expensive.  Good luck in your search.

GeorgeWyhv14
Sadlone wrote:

ECO encyclopedia of chess openings 

Then pick the right opening but delve deep into the variations.

Sydow90

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“Students benefit greatly from a regular reading routine that involves at least 30 minutes of daily reading,” Parrasch says. “Ideally, students should be reading a variety of genres — or at the very least, a mix of fiction and nonfiction.

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PDX_Axe

@Sydow90 

I think you have missed the point.  The subject is a NON-READER.  Take this to mean that he is unable to read, not that he doesn't like to read.  This is why the father wants chess books that are predominantly diagrams.  Since the child is 10 years old, it is possible that he has some disability which prevents him from being able to read.

aethre1

@sydow90

I believe this can't really apply, if Parrasch means it's good to read books that have more words.

Sydow90
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@sydow90

I believe this can't really apply, if Parrasch means it's good to read books that have more words. Nexus Iceland Login

 

jjupiter6

Wow, there's some spectacularly terrible advice here.

Sadlone

Yes he can't read , he is a non reader, that's why I recommend ECO, because I have its 5 volumes since decades and never ever read a single page, point reemphasized NON READER

PDX_Axe

I'm not saying ECO is not diagrams.  But all the best trainers say that you don't need to study openings below 1200 elo.  They generally seem to emphasize understanding basic principles, knowing how to checkmate, basic tactics, etc.  If you are going to get him a first book, ECO seems pretty far off from what he can use to best help improve his game.

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