Whether you’re a parent teaching chess to one child or a coaching teaching many, these articles and the tips they cover will help you tailor your instruction to young, beginning chess players.
Introduction to Chess and AI Despite the simplicity of its design, chess is a game that demands intellectual prowess, strategic planning, and immense patience. The advent of modern technology, notably Artificial Intelligence (AI), has added a fascinating dimension to this timeless game. Players who want to learn chess with AI Read more…
Some of the best tips young chess players can receive have nothing to do with the rules or strategies of chess; they deal with handling the emotions of chess. As educators and parents, helping children develop these skills is a critical part of chess (and life) development. In this article, Read more…
Setting up a chess board correctly is the first step to enjoying an exciting (or relaxing) game of chess. But chess board set up is more complicated than it looks on first pass, as evidenced by the fact that the phrases ‘how to set up a chess board’ and ‘chess Read more…
Chess programs can offer students of all ages an engaging and strategic way to build critical thinking skills, focus, and patience. Although this article mostly assumes you are a teacher at elementary through secondary institution, the steps for setting up a chess club are mostly the same regardless of the Read more…
Ah, chess! The ancient game where warriors are made, legends are born, and everyone’s desperately trying not to be the first to lose their queen. If you’ve read our article on what we think are the most important tips to remember for making smart chess moves and have that mental Read more…
In chess there’s not always a single ‘right’ move. Instead, the goal for each move – especially in the opening and mid-game – is to make good moves that improve your position and chances of winning. And making smart moves in chess really comes down to following a few simple Read more…
Planning a chess tournament can be an extremely rewarding endeavor, but it’s not for the faint of heart. For anything but the smallest and most informal events, the process can pose some significant challenges. But if you’ve ever wondered how to plan a chess tournament, you’re in the right place. Read more…
There is a lot to learn when you’re a new chess player. Learning how to make smart moves is only one aspect of the game. You also have to get a handle on some of the more unusual rules of the game. We’ve taught chess to players of all ages and we’ve Read more…
Children of all ages can learn to play chess when they are taught in an age appropriate way. When we started the Smart Moves program people were often skeptical that preschoolers, including children as young as three, could learn the basics of chess. But years of successfully teaching the Smart Read more…