The SCHOOL section of our KIDS' ZONE offers an online interactive chess course.
This course is designed mainly for young kids to work through with their parents but it has also been used by beginners of all levels.
The course is divided into 9 classes, each of which could correspond to a 10-week term at a school chess club. If you want to work through faster than that feel free to do so.
The first three classes will teach you the rules and basic principles of the game. The entire course will provide you with everything you need to know to take part in adult club or tournament chess.
You can also reach the individual lessons from here:
But as well as technical knowledge beginners need to develop cognitive skills to put that knowledge into practics. This is best done by solving puzzles and quizzes.
In the main part of the Kids' Zone the lessons are interspersed with quizzes and games designed to reinforce the content of the lessons.
We also have a series of coaching books available with lessons suitable either for school chess clubs or for parents and children to work through at home.
These books are currently free, but donations are welcome. Visit our LIBRARY to see for yourself what's available.