How to Play Chess for Kids: Simple Strategies to Win

My friend and I are in our 70s and decided to learn chess. I got this book for kids thinking it would be easy to understand. I was right. Chess has been easy to learn, and we are having lots of fun.

Grandson loved the book

Lots of pictures and diagrams that go through all of the introductory steps for kids in a fun way.

My dad taught me how to move the pieces when I was a child. As a teacher I taught my 2nd graders how to play chess. And that's my level of chess skill. (my hint: teach the kids one piece at a time and have them practice with that piece, then add one more piece once they've mastered the move. Start with pawns.) I glanced at text and immediately picked up a strategy I'd never considered. It will help me teach my grandkids to play.

This book is wonderful for basics for playing chess and then more complicated strategies. I bought it because my six-year-old grandson loves chess and I know only the basics. I am 82 years old, but with a chest set in this book, I went to town! So when my grandson came east to visit me, we had a good time playing chess.

My grade school chess club students love it!

It’s probably a good book but I’m not smart enough to understand it. Had to get my Chess teach to help.

Great book!