Learning chess?

Question

I need a site for my 10yr old to learn chess. He needs the very basic info and the ability to play against a forgiving computer

Answer 1

try http://www.chesskids.com/

Answer 2

Most off-the-shelf chessplaying software can be adjusted within a range that will match the player's strength.

One series of chess training software that is specifically for beginners who are children is Fritz & Chesster - Learn to Play Chess, by Chessbase. These are interactive CDs, and they've put out 3 different ones in the last few years. For an independent review of the first one:

http://www.chesscafe.com/archives/reviews.htm
and look for the title in the alphabetical-by-title list You'll need Adobe acrobat reader, which is free.

Something chessic you can do with your child: watch the movie Searching For Bobby Fischer, which is based on the like-titled book about real-life prodigy Josh Waitzkin. It won't teach much chess, but it might spark the child's enthusiasm, and you'll see a father bonding with his son around chess.

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Answer 3

I would take the time out to teach it to him myself. This way you have an activity to do together, and give you quality time.

What do you think his response would be you said to him, you know I really would liket to teach you the basics. Why do parents always try and take the easy way out, and do not spend enough time with thier children?

Think about it.

Answer 4

Try Chessmaster programs. They teach the very basic to high-levels.