Teaching Kids Chess

Chess for kids holds to the same rules and regulations as it does for adults. Therefore it can be a confusing game and the rules can be hard to grasp and remember. It is important to find materials and resources that will make the process of learning chess fun and easy for kids. Resources that are available to help children learn chess include books, DVDs, and after school clubs. Many chess clubs and chess schools also exist that provide children with the opportunity to learn a challenging game that builds confidence and sportsmanship. There is a DVD titled Chess for Kids that was made with the purpose of teaching children ranging from ages 6-14 how to play chess. DK publishing has also put out a book titled Chess for Kids in which world renown chess player Michael Basman teaches children the rules and techniques of the game using step-by-step pictures. These pictures include everything from setting up the board to illustrating how each of the pieces should move. Many different types of chess boards are made specifically for kids and can be found at local toy stores. Authors Harvey Kidder and Kimberly Bulcken Root have put together a package of a beginners chess book and a chess set for kids to get children started.

Even with the help of books and DVDs kids may find it difficult to really understand the rules of the game. For this reason there are many places around the country that offer chess lessons specifically aimed at kids. Many local community centers offer chess for kids and you can find this information by looking at the list of programs that your town community center offers. In the state of New Jersey there is a kids chess school run by Arkady Geller, who is widely known as a master chess player. He has been teaching chess to children for over ten years and when he is not teaching at the New Jersey Children’s Chess School he teaches chess for kids at high schools around the state. The Kids Chess Network is a New York based educational program that strives to teach chess to children. They offer a mini camp about kids chess that costs around $100 a day or about $269 for three days. The state of Michigan has a kids chess academy that features programs for chess players of all skill levels. There are usually 6-8 classes for each program and are reasonably prices. There is a similar program called Kids Chess Atlanta, located in Atlanta, Georgia that specializes in chess for kids. Chess schools and chess camps that specialize in kids chess can be found in most of the states throughout the country. There are also websites that provide free online lessons about chess for kids. Here kids are able to take classes on the rules of chess, the movements of the different pieces, how to improve their game and other important information related to the game. It also allows kids to play chess games online.