Product Description

This novel and unusual instructional video, winner of four Gold prizes, is taught by Josh Waitzkin - one of the most brilliant and charismatic young chess players in America - and his teacher, Bruce Pandolfini both made world-famous by the Paramount film SEARCHING FOR BOBBY FISCHER. Using a new and fresh approach, the game of Chess is taught from the unusual position of checkmate - the ultimate move in this old game. Josh and Bruce move easily through the intricate moves and rules of the game, regaling the viewer with interesting real-life anecdotes and clear and exciting graphics that simply and pointedly explain the complex moves and turns of the pieces on the board. The video is intended for viewers six years old through adulthood, and endeavors to teach the fundamentals of the game of Chess so that a viewer could play the game after viewing and learning the lessons in the video tape. The video starts in a New York City park where Josh plays one of the chess hustlers in a rapid-fire 2 minute speed-chess game, then takes us to the heart of the game, school-rooms where kindergarten children are already taught to play, and to outdoor riverside parks where chess is played daily by lovers of the game. The DVD is menu and chapter driven to easily choose the lessons. It also includes Spanish subtitles, extra material on Josh and Bruce, and stills of some of the highlights of Joshs accomplishments.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #703 in Software
• Brand: Visual Evidence
• Rating: Unrated
• Format: DVD
• Subtitled in: Spanish
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 1.00 pounds
• Running time: 60 minutes

Features

• Excellent primer for children 6 and up
• Winner of four Gold Awards
• Optional Spanish subtitles included FREE
• Will play on most PAL systems as well

Customer Reviews

Good Chess Starter
This DVD is for the beginner. I like Josh W. it plays out a little cheesy but in a cool way. It is entertaining and informative plus there is a really hot redhead which I assume is Josh's girlfriend who pretends to be interested in chess. It is a light hearted dvd with definite playback value.

excellent
Most products associated with Waitzkin are pretty good. This DVD is a snazzy introduction to the chess pieces and how they move. A few silly utterances by the protagonist.

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I recommend this to anyone starting out or those that want to brush up on fundamentals. Great price - thanks Chesscentral!