songsparrow Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 I'd like to begin playing chess with my girls. They know the basics of how the pieces move around the board. But we have two challenges to progressing from there: 1. I know nothing about the strategy of how to play. Can anyone recommend any resources for me to learn and understand strategies? 2. My girls get annoyed if someone (e.g. their grandfather) tries to explain strategies to them. They just want to play. Are there any games that we can play (other than a full chess game) that would allow them to discover strategies for themselves as they play? For example, I saw someone suggest chocolate chip chess, where you place only the knights on the board and chocolate chips on the remaining squares - kids can eat the chips if they can capture them. Are there any books or resources that suggest more games like this? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy Jo Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 I'm all ears! We've just been playing more often. The neighbor loaned us the Kids Chess Book - it has tips in the second half. But if they don't want advice, just play. Remember the object is to capture the opponent's king. (DS7 forgets that often ...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 chess.com is a great online source that is free and worldwide. There are all sorts of training options as well as live games and more. My kids use it for their chess team (and for fun). Their team won their division in the state tournament last year. If you want to contact someone to show you around the site, see if you can send a message to SJPDNA (on chess.com). He's my middle son and he loves helping with chess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElizabethB Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Chess Basics Workbook and DVD: http://rainbowresource.com/product/sku/012386/7949420467297ff6f420ec32 http://rainbowresource.com/product/sku/012385/7949420467297ff6f420ec32 We moved straight to regular chess after this book, no need for the other two books for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daisychics Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Ds played with the No Stress Chess game. You pick a card and it tells you what to move. Really easy to play. No stress! http://www.amazon.com/Winning-Moves-1091-Stress-Chess/dp/B0007Q1IO4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1319755120&sr=8-1 :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbgrace Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 We started with No Stress Chess too. That is really good for mastering the moves and also to "even up" uneven opponents in early learning play. Then my son joined chesskid.com. I think it's the "kid" side of chess.com so there are some privacy/safety features and lots of kids to play. There are a wide variety of skill levels. You can play the computer too. The CurrClick website has a chess club for homeschoolers that is hosted on chesskid. It's free but you add into your cart and sign up through currclick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
songsparrow Posted October 29, 2011 Author Share Posted October 29, 2011 Thanks for all of the suggestions! I will be checking out the resources everyone suggested. I wanted to report that Chocolate Chip Chess (which we changed to Candy Corn Chess) was a big hit! I started the girls off with two knights each, and candy corn on all the extra spaces. The next night they wanted to try again, but with only one knight each to make it harder. They have a whole series of variations planned to keep making it more of a challenge. Exactly the type of thinking I wanted to encourage! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 How about the Learn to Play Chess with Fritz and Chesster software? It's fun for the whole family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuirkyKidAcademy Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 We downloaded the iPad app Dinosaur Chess this week to help DS10 and I learn the moving capabilities of various pieces. We haven't used it enough to comment on it's helpfulness yet. (And your kids may be beyond it already, but maybe others will find it useful.) Candy Corn Chess sounds like fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parker Martin Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 We love this book: http://www.amazon.com/Chess-Children-Murray-Chandler/dp/1904600069/ It has exercises that are fun, and it get into basic strategy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calm37 Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 I'd like to begin playing chess with my girls. They know the basics of how the pieces move around the board. But we have two challenges to progressing from there: 1. I know nothing about the strategy of how to play. Can anyone recommend any resources for me to learn and understand strategies? 2. My girls get annoyed if someone (e.g. their grandfather) tries to explain strategies to them. They just want to play. Are there any games that we can play (other than a full chess game) that would allow them to discover strategies for themselves as they play? For example, I saw someone suggest chocolate chip chess, where you place only the knights on the board and chocolate chips on the remaining squares - kids can eat the chips if they can capture them. Are there any books or resources that suggest more games like this? Thanks! I would recommend a book on chess puzzles for children. I have seen several over the years. A search for "chess puzzles children" turned up several on Amazon. These usually set up two pieces in a scenario and then ask for the best next move. Pretty simple, but a good way to teach strategy. My public library has the Usborne one. Blessings, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pqr Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 I have found this one (Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess) to be superb http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=bobby+fischer+chess+book&hl=en&client=firefox-a&hs=qit&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&prmd=imvnso&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.,cf.osb&biw=1492&bih=1171&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=5929055789208082002&sa=X&ei=r0GsTseXM6jr0gGq7f2-Dw&ved=0CGIQ8wIwAA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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