Chess Books/Apps for child, age 8

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NickCrutchleyQD

Hi

I am looking for books for an 8 year old, mid level ability. A medium level of English reading skills.  They have learned tactics, the concept of controlling the centre, and some final mating positions.  They are familiar with pawn promotion.

I would like to find a good tactics, end game, and mate in 1/2/3 books.

I'd like her to gain proficiency before playing and practising with others online.

They have learned to notate.

Any help and advice would be greatly appreciated.

Best wishes

Nick

RussBell

I suggest Jeff Coakley's books....his books are loaded with excellent chess instruction for young players (and, in fact, beginners of any age).....for example....

Winning Chess Strategy for Kids By Jeff Coakley

It is just one of the many potentially suitable books which I recommend here...

Good Chess Books for Beginners and Beyond...

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

for example....

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

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

for resources specifically relevant to teaching chess to children, you might check out...

Chess Courses - Instructional Resources...

https://www.chess.com/blog/RussBell/beginners-chess-course-instructional-resources

https://www.chess.com/blog/RussBell

tygxc

Chess Fundamentals - Capablanca

Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess - Fischer

Chess: 5334 Problems, Combinations and Games - Polgar