Keep it fun. Make sure they are enjoying themselves and not getting frustrated.
Start with the basics. Teach them the names of the pieces and how they move.
Be patient. It takes time to learn chess, so don't expect them to be a grand master overnight.
Play with them. The best way for children to learn chess is by playing it.
Encourage them to practice. The more they practice, the better they will become.
Don't give up. Chess can be a challenging game, but it is also very rewarding.
Set up the board with the white square in the bottom right corner for each player in the following manner:
Players take turns moving one piece at a time.
Pieces can move in different ways:
Rooks move horizontally or vertically as far as they want
Knights move in an L-shape
Bishops move diagonally as far as they want
Queen moves any way she wants
King can move one square in any direction
Pawns can move one square forward, or two squares forward on their first move. They can also capture an opponent's piece by moving diagonally forward one square.
The goal of the game is to checkmate the opponent's king. Checkmate happens when the king is in a position where it can be captured and there is no way to move it out of danger.
Control the center of the board. The center squares are the most important squares on the board, as they give you control of the most space. Try to move your pieces to the center as quickly as possible. This will give you more options and make it harder for your opponent to defend.
Develop your pieces quickly. You want to get all of your pieces into the game as soon as possible. This will give you more options and make it harder for your opponent to defend. A good way to do this is to move your pieces to squares where they can control more space and attack your opponent's pieces.
Protect your king. Your king is the most important piece on the board, so you need to protect it at all costs. Keep it in the center of the board and away from danger. One way to do this is to move your king to a safe square, such as one in the center of the board. You can also use your pieces to protect your king by attacking your opponent's pieces that are attacking your king.
Attack your opponent's king. The goal of the game is to checkmate your opponent's king, so you need to start attacking it as soon as possible. A good way to do this is to move your pieces into attacking positions, such as squares that are directly attacking your opponent's king. You can also use your pieces to capture your opponent's pieces that are protecting their king.
Be patient. Chess is a game of strategy, so you need to be patient and think ahead. Don't make any rash moves, and always consider the consequences of your actions. It is important to think about what your opponent might do and plan your moves accordingly.
Practice makes perfect. The more you practice, the better you will become at chess. So get out there and start playing! The more you play, the better you will become at recognizing patterns and making good decisions. You can also practice by playing against a computer or by studying chess books and websites.