{"product_id":"emms-the-survival-guide-to-competitive-chess","title":"Jones: Survival Guide for Chess Parents","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSupporting Your Child's Chess Journey: A Practical Parent's Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTanya Jones's Survival Guide for Chess Parents addresses the real challenges faced by parents introducing their children to chess. From finding the right coach and selecting tournaments to understanding ratings and navigating online resources, this 2004 guide covers the practical decisions every chess parent must make.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book answers fundamental questions: How to support beginners, when to watch games, how clubs and competitions work, and how education and chess interact. It also tackles the growing role of computers and the internet in modern chess development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuidance on selecting clubs, tournaments, and qualified chess coaches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplanation of tournament rules, rating systems, and grade classifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrategies for supporting young players at different stages of development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoverage of chess's educational benefits and integration with schooling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractical advice on computers, online resources, and digital training tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal-world perspective from an experienced chess parent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEssential reading for any parent navigating their child's entry into competitive chess.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat specific topics does the book cover for chess parents?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe guide addresses club and tournament selection, finding and evaluating coaches, understanding rating systems and tournament rules, the relationship between chess and education, and the role of computers and the internet in chess learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this book useful if my child is just starting chess?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The book covers support strategies for beginners as well as more advanced players, making it relevant whether your child is taking their first steps or progressing toward competitive play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the book explain tournament rules and ratings?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The guide includes explanations of tournament rules, rating systems, and grade classifications—key knowledge for parents new to organized chess.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Everyman Chess","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44923958821184,"sku":"00533-2","price":18.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/8415\/3664\/files\/SurvivalGuideforChessParents-TanyaJones.jpg?v=1784660832","url":"https:\/\/chess-tigers.de\/products\/emms-the-survival-guide-to-competitive-chess","provider":"Chess Tigers Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}