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    I run the chess club at my son's grade school. We get 5 years olds who come. I quickly explain and show them how each piece moves. Then I have them start playing.
    At the start, I basically suggest moves but have them physically move the piece. At the start especially, I deliberately make dumb moves so they can take my queen with a pawn, etc. I say, oooohhh, I blew that! They really like that!
    You'd be surprised how fast kids pick up chess. A few of the older kids, I show them some moves I've picked up on Youtube, etc. I teach them how to castle.
    I try to explain in terms they can understand. For the girls, I tell them that the king is a wimp and the queen is the most powerful piece- chess is about girl power! I tell them the point scheme- a pawn is a first grader (one point), a rook is a fifth grader (5 points).
    I taught both my kids how to play at 5 this way, and they are pretty good. Then just play with them and they will naturally get better.

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    Have you seen this site: http://www.chesskids.com/newcourse/index.htm

    Free and fun online Chess lessons - Aiden is 4 and loves playing with this.


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    I've gotten hooked on chess.com It's free and you can play people from literally all over the world of different abilities.

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