Articles for parents
How to teach a child chess — simple advice from the teachers of the Fenomen chess school.
- At What Age Should a Child Start Chess? Signs Your Child Is Ready Can you start at 3, how to tell your child is ready, and what chess practice looks like at ages 3–4, 5–6 and 7.
- How to Explain Chess Moves to a Child: A Game for Every Piece Simple explanations and mini-games for the rook, bishop, queen, king, knight and pawn, so your child remembers the moves without memorizing.
- How to Teach a Child to Play Chess from Scratch: A Step-by-Step Plan for Parents When to start, which piece comes first, how long to practice and how to keep it fun. A plan from chess teachers who work with kids aged 3–7.