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Vishnu Warrier is a Chess Expert hailing from the United States, based in Texas. Growing up in the rainy Pacific Northwest, Vishnu spent his youth playing speed chess against chess hustlers at Crossroads Mall. He went on to train classically and began competing in state and national competitions. He found his love for coaching when he was 16 when he started working for Chess4Life. Even today. Vishnu is heavily involved in coaching and training the next generation of students. He is an adult improver and is working on getting his national master title. Outside of chess, Vishnu is a husband and a father and works as a Consultant for a Fortune 500 company. This is his second book for Thinkers, his first 'The Chess Bible' being one of the bestselling chess books of 2022.

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AlphaBet Chess offers a fun and simple way for kids to learn chess while remembering the key rules. It’s imaginative and packed with engaging tips!

Each letter of the alphabet is paired with a key chess term, such as A for Attraction, B for Bishop, and C for Checkmate, brought to life through colorful illustrations and whimsical stories. This isn’t just a book about chess—it’s a book about discovery, designed to captivate children’s imaginations while teaching them the basics of both the alphabet and chess.

Our goal with AlphaBet Chess is not only to teach the basics of chess but to inspire a lifelong love of learning and playing. We see AlphaBet Chess as a unique opportunity to bring families together. It’s a book that parents and grandparents can share with their children, creating lasting memories while introducing them to the game of chess. 

Résumé
Cognitive Skills: Chess requires players to use multiple cognitive skills such as memory, concentration, logical reasoning, and problem-solving. Players need to plan moves in advance, anticipate their opponent's actions, and adapt their strategies accordingly. Engaging in these cognitive activities can help enhance overall mental abilities.Critical Thinking: Chess is a game of strategy and tactics, which encourages players to think critically. Memory Enhancement: Playing chess involves remembering the rules of the game, recalling past moves, and recognizing patterns on the board Problem-Solving Skills: Chess presents players with various challenges and obstacles that require creative problem-solving. The ability to assess a situation, identify potential solutions, and choose the best course of action is a valuable skill that can be applied to other areas of life.Planning and Forecasting: Chess involves planning several moves ahead and predicting the consequences of those moves.Concentration and Focus: Chess requires a high level of concentration and focus. Players must pay attention to the board, their opponent's moves, and the overall strategy.Patience and Perseverance: Chess games can be lengthy, and players need patience to see a game through to its conclusion. Losing a game also teaches children the importance of perseverance, learning from mistakes, and bouncing back from setbacks.Emotional Intelligence: Chess can help children develop emotional intelligence by teaching them to control their emotions, handle success and failure gracefully, and understand the impact of their decisions on the overall game.