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"Chess is an easy-to-learn game which provides educational benefits
to K-12 students. Recently I learned about Tic Tac Chec, a chess variant
which (like chess) promotes problem solving among its players. My son
and I played several Tic Tac Chec games and together figured out a
few strategies for our next playing session--Dr. Alexey Root, author
of " Children
and Chess: A Guide for Educators."
"One of our most popular teacher items. Tic Tac Chec teaches chess
unlike any other product we've seen! A must have for any classroom!" Jeanne
Voigt - Owner, Mindware
catalog
"Simple chess! This beautifully crafted wooden
board game combines Tic Tac Toe with chess to provide kids with
an easy
and fun way to learn chess strategies. Children enjoyed this two-player
hybrid version and it proved quite helpful in mastering moves. Players
found it quick to set up, quick to learn and quick to play. A great
introduction to the classic game. Rating ***" Canadian Toy Testing
Council
GAMES Magazine awarded TIC TAC CHEC their prestigious "GAMES 100" Award,
calling the game easy to play but also "... a tricky little game even
for chess masters". TIC TAC CHEC has been called "the perfect introduction
to chess" by
Dr. Toy and awarded a DR.
TOY Top 10 Game Award. TIC TAC CHEC has been called the
perfect travel game and awarded an
EDUSOURCE
Top 10 Game Award. TIC TAC CHEC has been awarded Three
Stars (their highest award) by the Canadian Toy Testing Council.
TIC TAC CHEC was selected for the 2002 Parenting for High Potential
Holiday Toy List and the 2003 Today's Parent Holiday Toy List.
Master the basic elements of chess within 5 minutes, including moves
and strategy without being intimidated. This quick, fun game combines
aspects of both chess and tic tac toe. The object of the game is to
get your four pieces, a Knight, a Rook, a Bishop and a Pawn in a line
before your opponent does. Captured pieces are returned and can be
played
again. Both novice and avid chess players will love this game which
is both exciting and challenging. Silk screened on hard wood with wood
playing pieces. Complete instructions included. - Instructions in English,
French, Spanish, German, Italian, Arabic,
Dutch, Chinese & Japanese.
Piece moves for Tic Tac Chec
(jpeg 184 k), the game instructions are on the back of the box.
A well written independent article on
the moves and strategy of Tic Tac Chec
Chess
rules
Overhead for teachers
(132 kb pdf)
SEE PHOTO OF THE TIC TAC
CHEC BOARD AND PIECES
4 ADVANTAGES TO LEARNING
TO PLAY CHESS WITH TIC TAC CHEC
A LIST OF SOME OF THE CATALOGS
CARRYING TIC TAC CHEC.
HIGH
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