{"product_id":"the-life-changing-magic-of-chess-a-beginners-guide-with-grandmaster-maurice-ashley-9781419773396","title":"The Life-Changing Magic of Chess: A Beginner's Guide with Grandmaster Maurice Ashley","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExperience \u003ci\u003eThe Life-Changing Magic of Chess\u003c\/i\u003e, a beginner's guide with secrets from Grandmaster Maurice Ashley!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e After making history as the chess world's first Black Grandmaster, Maurice Ashley went on to become a three-time national championship coach and commentator. Now he's sharing his passion for chess with YOU! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Discover more about Maurice's story as he recounts his journey from Jamaica to New York to the world stage where he has ranked among the best in the game. Then find your own chess magic as he shows you basic skills like how each piece moves and how to make a start. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e When you're ready, follow along with Maurice's step-by-step instructions for \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Capturing \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Checkmates \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Castling \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Sacrificing \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e ...and more! \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Fun-filled, graphic-novel inspired illustrations from Denis Angelov bring Maurice's tips to life. It's the perfect beginner's guide to chess for kids. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e ​ \u003cbr\u003eLife-Changing Magic Series \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Life-Changing Magic of Skateboarding\u003c\/i\u003e by Sky Brown and illustrator Shaw Davidson \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Life-Changing Magic of Chess\u003c\/i\u003e by Maurice Ashley and illustrator Denis Angelov \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Life-Changing Magic of Bakin\u003c\/i\u003eg by Joy Wilson and illustrator Tatiana Kamshilina \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Life-Changing Magic of Druming \u003c\/i\u003eby Nandi Bushnell and illustrator Andrea Stegmaier \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Maurice Ashley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Magic Cat\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/02\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.65lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.40h x 7.50w x 0.40d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781419773396\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/01\/2024 pg. 144\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaurice Ashley \u003c\/b\u003elives his passion. Through his love for chess, he not only made history as the first Black Grandmaster in the annals of the game but he has managed to translate his love to others as a three-time national championship coach, author, ESPN commentator and motivational speaker. \u003ci\u003eThe Life-Changing Magic of Chess\u003c\/i\u003e is his first book for children. \u003cb\u003eDenis Angelov \u003c\/b\u003eis a children's book illustrator who lives in Sofia, Bulgaria. He loves mixing all sorts of media in his work, including gouache, oil pastels, colored pencils, watercolors, and more. If it's within arm's reach while he's drawing, it will most likely end up in the final illustration in some way! Denis also works with lots of wonky shapes and skewed perspectives to add charm and character. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Magic Cat","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43778364080243,"sku":"9.78142E+12","price":16.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/files\/img_e6f493ca-49df-4518-ab24-26cdf02679f2.jpg?v=1757508958","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/products\/the-life-changing-magic-of-chess-a-beginners-guide-with-grandmaster-maurice-ashley-9781419773396","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}