<span><span>Award-winning author Charles Hertan knows what kids really need to know about mobilizing their pawns and pieces.</span></span><br><span><span></span></span><br><span><span>Traditional chess opening books concentrate on the variations in different openings. Charles Hertan believes that for beginners and advanced beginners memorizing lines is not only boring but also a waste of time.</span></span><br><span><span>Hertan’s approach is different. He helps kids to develop a solid understanding of the fundamental opening ideas and principles. What are the properties of each chess piece, and how can they be mobilized effectively to work together and get a strong position on the board? </span></span><br><span><span></span></span><br><span><span>In his humorous and kid-friendly way, Hertan teaches what you should actually be trying to achieve at the start of a game. Kids will love learning how to avoid The Five Most Common Opening Mistakes.</span></span><br><span><span>This is a fun, easy-to-use, down-to-earth and accessible chess opening primer.</span></span><br><span><span></span></span>