Winning Chess Exercises for Kids is an appealing and accessible chess primer for all ages by Viktoria Ni. Released 19th March 2024 by Penguin Random House on their Zeitgeist imprint, it's 173 pages and is available in paperback and ebook formats. It's worth noting that the ebook format has a handy interactive table of contents as well as interactive links and references throughout.
This is a well rounded basic guide with introduction, rules, and good overviews over strategy for openings, midgame, developments, attacking, and endgame strategy. It's apparently aimed at youngsters circa 6-11 years, but honestly there are takeaways here for all ages.
The book is graphically appealing, with fun anthropomorphic chess pieces throughout (see cover art). The theory she presents is sound and it would work for solo study, tutoring, or more formal chess instruction in a class/group setting.
Five stars. It would be an excellent choice for public or school library acquisition, home use, and gift giving.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
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