Kids

Chess for children and the adults who teach them, with beginner guides, puzzles, school stories and resources for parents and teachers.

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Parents' Guide

Teaching a Child Chess: A 20-Minute-A-Day Weekly Plan

A calm, practical 20-minute chess routine for parents who are still learning, with games, puzzles and questions that keep children engaged.

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Schools & Teachers

Does Chess Make Children Better at School? What Research Shows

Chess can support useful thinking habits, but research does not prove it raises school results. Here is what stronger studies found, and where...