Chess Camp: Volume 2

This Chess Camp: Volume 2 is an English-language hardback training book that guides beginners and adults teaching children through simple checkmates in a clear, step-by-step way.

What this book covers

The second volume in the Chess Camp series, Simple Checkmates, brings together 618 tasks, exercises and puzzles. The material is arranged so readers can build on what they have already learned while moving gradually from easier examples to more demanding positions.

It focuses on basic mating patterns in the opening, middlegame and endgame. Along the way, it helps readers recognise when checkmate is becoming a real threat and reinforces an important chess lesson: material advantage does not always decide the game, because even a small number of pieces can attack the king effectively.

A practical choice for teaching and practice

This is a useful book for children who are just starting out, as well as for parents, trainers and instructors looking for ready-made teaching material. With so many exercises included, it works well for self-study at home and for regular chess lessons.

About the author

Igor Sukhin has used chess in educational work with children for more than two decades. He is also the author of Gary’s Adventures in Chess Country, published by Mongoose Press.

Key details

• Product type: training chess book
• Series: Chess Camp
• Volume: Volume 2
• Subtitle: Simple Checkmates
• Language: English
• Binding: hardback
• Author: Igor Sukhin
• Content: 618 tasks, exercises and puzzles