Chess for kids

Age-by-age advice for chess-curious families.

How to teach kids chess (without boring them)How to teach kids chess even if you barely play — the right age to start, the pawns-first method, mini-games that work, and the mistakes that make kids quit.Read the guide →The best kids chess setsThe best kids chess set is durable, cheap, and boring-looking. Our four picks by age and use — and why themed character sets are the one to skip.Read the guide →