Chess for kids is a great way to continue your Queen’s Gambit chess obsession! If you’re wondering how do you explain chess to a child or want to learn to play chess for kids, we have the game resources, including where to find free online chess for kids and kids’ games directions and strategy!
How To Play Chess For Kids
The Queen’s Gambit show on Netflix (there’s a Queen’s Gambit novel that started it all) has caused an explosion in an interest of chess … even for kids! So, it’s a great time to consider the game for your learning and family game night.
►Want to watch Queen’s Gambit with your kids? Check out Common Sense Media’s parent review first.
Is chess good for a child?
Plus, did you know that chess games have huge benefits for kids?
Benefits of Chess for Kids
- Practices critical thinking skills
- Improves concentration
- Helps with memory
- Practices math and calculation skills
- Helps with strategic thinking
- Improves attention
Don’t miss our free chess for kids resources below!
What age can child learn chess?
A child can start to learn chess whenever they start to show an avid interest in the game. However, because of critical thinking skills and strategy involved, most kids are ready for the game around ages 7-8 and up.
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History Of Chess For Kids
When we start something new, I like to cover the history of it. If you like that, too, here are some chess resources to start with before you get to gaming.
Check out this animated video of chess history before you get started!
Here’s how to add chess as one of your fun learning games for kids!
Beginner Chess Games for Kids
Let’s be honest, rules of chess for kids can be overwhelming.
The first thing you may want to do is find a how to play chess for kids book to help your kids understand chess rules and how chess pieces move.
Try these chess books to get started:
►CHESS FOR KIDS IS AN AWESOME SERIES OF BOOKS, WORKBOOKS, AND CHESS PUZZLES FOR KIDS TO LEARN CHESS!
Beginner Chess Games
For beginner chess player (and especially kids), it’s helpful to get a beginner chess set that shows chess piece moves.
For example, the Chess Teacher set puts the available moves for each piece on the back of the pieces.
You can also use No Stress Chess, which uses cards to guide you through the play, or Fun Family Chess, which come with access to tutorials and also color-coded guides.
The Kids’ Book of Chess includes a chess set and is also a great starting chess guide for kids.
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Chess Puzzles For Kids
Chess puzzles and chess workbooks are another way for kids to practice and learn chest skills.
Grab one of the books like Chess Puzzles for Kids, which has a wide range of game levels practice and allows your beginner player to move to more advanced puzzles when they’re ready.
My First Book of Checkmate Workbook is another chess workbook that may be helpful.
Chess Video Games
If you’re looking for chess video games, try:
- Chess for Kids Nintendo DS game
- Gameboy Ultimate Brain Games that includes chess
- Learn to Play Chess PC
- Pure Chess on PS4
- Nintendo Switch Clubhouse Games (which includes chess)
Chess For Kids Online: Free Chess Online vs Computer
Learning games for kids online is another fun way to keep the learning going and there are even online chess for kids games.
To play chess for kids free online, check out Chess Kid, which has a free chess online game for a range of levels from beginner to hard levels.
You can also toggle a “coach” on to help kids (it tells you when you make a mistake) and then toggle off as they advance through chess levels. It takes a basic chess knowledge, so you may want to review some of our recommended chess resources before trying out the online game.
Kid Chess (a different site) also has some chess vs computer online chess games to try out with free chess online play. They have a chess for kids free membership and also a premium membership.
Be sure to add these to your how to learn chess for kids resources!
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