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Subject: Re: stand along chess games for kids

Author: kevin mccraw

Date: 12:11:40 02/14/04

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On February 13, 2004 at 15:52:41, Bob Durrett wrote:

>On February 13, 2004 at 15:11:20, kevin mccraw wrote:
>
>>This is a humble request -- from a non-player -- for recommendations on
>>stand-alone chess computers for kids. My stepdaughter has recently taken an
>>interest in the most ancient and venerable of games, and is having a birthday at
>>the end of the month. I was looking at the various stand-alones offered, and
>>some of them seem pretty good. I'm seeking recommendations on which of them
>>might be better than the general run of games. I'm thinking that a good one
>>would have a solid teach mode, for starters. What else do I need to be looking
>>for?
>>
>>Many thanks in advance to any who have insight on this issue.
>
>Your stepdaughter's age is critical.  How old is she?
>
>Bob D.


Thanks for your response. She's a high-achieving nine year-old. Magnet school,
all of that.



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