Category Archives: How-To
4 Move Checkmate (Scholar’s Mate) – How to Win Chess in 4 Moves
There are other ways to win chess in 4 moves, but none as famous and often-played as Scholar’s mate. No chess strategy arsenal would be complete without this popular version of the 4-Move Checkmate. A Popular Kids Chess Move 90%* … Keep reading
DIY: Start a Kids Chess Club at Your School
Welcome to Part 2 in my series about launching kids chess club, and becoming the hero of your kids’ school. Part 1 described the ridiculously inflated cost of after-school activities, and how chess is the alternative with the highest rewards … Keep reading
5 Reasons to Play Chess For Kids This Summer
photo courtesy Giant Chess 1. Combat Summer Slide According to educational research, the average student falls one month behind during the summer months. But chess for kids keeps active the areas of the brain responsible for problem solving and critical thinking. 2. … Keep reading