Kasparov Vs Short 1993 the Official Book of the Match
Raymond Keene
Kasparov Vs Short 1993 the Official Book of the Match
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Raymond Keene
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
The chessboard is set, and Garry Kasparov makes his move with lightning speed. Nigel Short studies every piece, planning a daring counterattack. Who will claim victory in this intense battle of minds?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book offers a detailed, move-by-move account of the 1993 World Chess Championship match between Garry Kasparov and Nigel Short. Written by Grandmaster Raymond Keene, it provides deep annotations suitable for young readers with an interest in chess strategy. The content is appropriate for ages 9-12 and focuses on the intellectual challenge of competitive chess.
Why we rated Kasparov Vs Short 1993 the Official Book of the Match 9C
Kasparov Vs Short 1993 the Official Book of the Match is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 144 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Kasparov Vs Short 1993 the Official Book of the Match works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Kasparov Vs Short 1993 the Official Book of the Match as 9C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, Kasparov Vs Short 1993 the Official Book of the Match explores chess, tournaments, competition, and strategy — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about chess, tournaments, competition.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9789993165200
- Pages
- 144
- Publisher
- Henry Holt & Company, Inc.
- Published
- November 1993
- Type
- Fiction