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    Check out this FREE Trial Lesson on Chess for age 6-9!

    Special Moves: En Passant

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    En Passant: Tricky Pawn Capture Worksheet
    En Passant: Tricky Pawn Capture Worksheet

    En Passant: Tricky Pawn Capture Worksheet

    When a pawn moves two squares from its initial position and enters a square controlled by an enemy, the enemy can capture it as if it had moved one square. This move is called "en passant" (in passing). Ask your child which square the black pawn will land on after capturing the white pawn en passant using the provided chessboard.
    En Passant: Tricky Pawn Capture Worksheet
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    Queen Quest Worksheet
    Queen Quest Worksheet

    Queen Quest Worksheet

    Want to test your child's chess skills? See if they know how the queen, king, knights, rooks, and pawns move. This worksheet challenges your young one to capture a rook with the queen in two moves. Draw lines to show the queen's moves to complete the task.
    Queen Quest Worksheet
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    Two Rook Mate Strategy Worksheet
    Two Rook Mate Strategy Worksheet

    Two Rook Mate Strategy Worksheet

    Kids who can play stress gain better reasoning, logic and critical thinking skills. This worksheet can teach kids the Two Rook Mate strategy to checkmate their opposite king. They'll discover how to close in the enemy king and protect with another rook, all the while enjoying a screen-free activity!
    Two Rook Mate Strategy Worksheet
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    En Passant: Writing it Down Worksheet
    En Passant: Writing it Down Worksheet

    En Passant: Writing it Down Worksheet

    Properly documenting moves in chess is often overlooked. En passant captures require your child to note the starting and ending squares (e.g. d5xe6) with an "X" in between them. Ask your children to review the worksheet and ensure they've notated the captures correctly. (80 words)
    En Passant: Writing it Down Worksheet
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    Two Rook Bingo Worksheet
    Two Rook Bingo Worksheet

    Two Rook Bingo Worksheet

    Kids can have fun and strengthen their visual perception skills with Two Rook Mate Bingo. This worksheet challenges them to identify which chess boards show a king in checkmate using the Two Rook Mate strategy. Once they choose the correct one, they get the prize for checkmate! Playing chess helps kids with strategy, logic, and critical thinking.
    Two Rook Bingo Worksheet
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    How Knight Captures Worksheet
    How Knight Captures Worksheet

    How Knight Captures Worksheet

    Test your child's knowledge of chess pieces by asking them to identify the knight. It is shaped like a horse and its goal is to capture the enemy king in order to win the game. The knight has the advantage of being able to jump over other pieces, taking them out and taking their place. See how many pieces the knight can capture in one move with this worksheet.
    How Knight Captures Worksheet
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    How Pawns Move: Part II Worksheet
    How Pawns Move: Part II Worksheet

    How Pawns Move: Part II Worksheet

    Pawns are the first to attack in chess and each player has the most pieces. They can't jump over other pieces, so if there's an obstacle, the pawn can't move. Ask your child to put an X to show all possible moves for the pawns not blocked by other pieces. (80)
    How Pawns Move: Part II Worksheet
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    What's My Name? Worksheet
    What's My Name? Worksheet

    What's My Name? Worksheet

    Test your child's chess knowledge with this colorful worksheet! There are six pieces lined up with names underneath. Ask your child to name each piece, then check if it's correct. Help them succeed by brushing up on the different pieces and their names.
    What's My Name? Worksheet
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    Ranks and Files Worksheet
    Ranks and Files Worksheet

    Ranks and Files Worksheet

    A chessboard has 8 horizontal ranks and 8 vertical files, each with 8 squares. Test your child's understanding of these directions with this fun worksheet!
    Ranks and Files Worksheet
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    Check or Checkmate: Part 1 Worksheet
    Check or Checkmate: Part 1 Worksheet

    Check or Checkmate: Part 1 Worksheet

    Kids can learn and strengthen problem-solving and strategic thinking skills with this free chess worksheet. They'll have fun as they look at the pair of chessboards and decide which is check and which is checkmate. It's the perfect way to get them playing the game and making checkmates without even realising they're exercising their brains!
    Check or Checkmate: Part 1 Worksheet
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    Find Diagonals Worksheet
    Find Diagonals Worksheet

    Find Diagonals Worksheet

    Help your child learn the name of the lines that go through squares with this fun worksheet. Diagonals slant in left or right directions and create the same shape. Ask your child to identify the pictures with correctly drawn diagonals.
    Find Diagonals Worksheet
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    Checkmate the King Worksheet
    Checkmate the King Worksheet

    Checkmate the King Worksheet

    Chess is great for growing problem-solving and critical thinking skills in children, and it's even better if they have fun winning! This worksheet will help kids practice checkmating their opponent's king. They can use the sample board to draw the line of their winning move. Who doesn't love being a winner?!
    Checkmate the King Worksheet
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    Chess Pieces Math Worksheet
    Chess Pieces Math Worksheet

    Chess Pieces Math Worksheet

    Chess involves math! Each piece has its own value, from the king (worth the entire game) to the queen (9 points), varying according to their power and role. In the worksheet, your child must use these values to solve the equations at the bottom.
    Chess Pieces Math Worksheet
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    How King Captures Worksheet
    How King Captures Worksheet

    How King Captures Worksheet

    The king can capture an enemy piece by taking its place. But it cannot move if the action will put it at risk of attack, or if it's next to the enemy king. On this worksheet, circle the places the white king can capture in one move. (80 words)
    How King Captures Worksheet
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    Bishop Quest Worksheet
    Bishop Quest Worksheet

    Bishop Quest Worksheet

    Show kids the board and ask them to identify the bishop. Then ask them to move it to the square marked 'x', drawing lines to show its path. This worksheet helps teach kids how to move the bishop on a chessboard.
    Bishop Quest Worksheet
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    En Passant Bingo Worksheet
    En Passant Bingo Worksheet

    En Passant Bingo Worksheet

    To teach kids to perfect the en passant move in chess, use this worksheet. It has pictures which depict when a pawn is in danger of being captured. By looking through the pictures, kids can easily understand and perfect the move.
    En Passant Bingo Worksheet
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    Rooks Bingo Worksheet
    Rooks Bingo Worksheet

    Rooks Bingo Worksheet

    Can your child accurately move the rook pieces in a game of chess? Do they understand the moves a rook can and can't make? Check the worksheet with them to ensure the pictures correctly depict the rook's movements. Confirm only those with correct moves.
    Rooks Bingo Worksheet
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    Knight and Pawn Worksheet
    Knight and Pawn Worksheet

    Knight and Pawn Worksheet

    This tracing worksheet teaches kids about chess. They trace the dotted lines to match pieces, names and symbols to the correct chess piece. Questions at the bottom test their understanding. It's a simple exercise for a fun way to learn.
    Knight and Pawn Worksheet
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    Check. Checkmate or Stalemate? Worksheet
    Check. Checkmate or Stalemate? Worksheet

    Check. Checkmate or Stalemate? Worksheet

    Chess teaches critical thinking, reasoning, and logic skills in a fun way. With this downloadable worksheet, kids can look at chess boards and decide if the sides are in check, checkmate, or stalemate. Win or lose, a stalemate can be a great outcome, and kids can learn and build skills with each move!
    Check. Checkmate or Stalemate? Worksheet
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    Chess Manners Worksheet
    Chess Manners Worksheet

    Chess Manners Worksheet

    Teach your child chess manners in addition to table and social ones. Chess has clear rules and etiquette which must be followed for a proper game. Review this worksheet with your kid and discuss the pictures that show inappropriate behaviours. This will help them understand how to play the game correctly and with good manners.
    Chess Manners Worksheet
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    Notation Quest Worksheet
    Notation Quest Worksheet

    Notation Quest Worksheet

    Examine the two chess boards with your kids. On one, chess pieces haven't moved; on the other, pieces have captured each other. Get your child to note the moves and captures with this simple worksheet.
    Notation Quest Worksheet
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    Direct Check: Puzzle 1 Worksheet
    Direct Check: Puzzle 1 Worksheet

    Direct Check: Puzzle 1 Worksheet

    Your child can test their chess knowledge with this worksheet. If they've been taking lessons or playing regularly, they'll enjoy connecting the dots to put the white king in checkmate, then checking the correct notation. Challenge their chess skills!
    Direct Check: Puzzle 1 Worksheet
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    Moves Notation Bingo Worksheet
    Moves Notation Bingo Worksheet

    Moves Notation Bingo Worksheet

    Test your child's chess notation skills with this simple worksheet. Download the PDF which shows a chess board and arrows pointing to pieces. Ask your child to identify the moves and note them down correctly. The notations needed are for bishop, pawn, rook and knight. Up to 80 words.
    Moves Notation Bingo Worksheet
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    One Move Checkmates: Puzzle 4 Worksheet
    One Move Checkmates: Puzzle 4 Worksheet

    One Move Checkmates: Puzzle 4 Worksheet

    Want to challenge your logistician? This engaging PDF worksheet tests their critical thinking, strategy and visual-spatial skills. They must plot to overtake and checkmate the king and use the answer choices to check if they've strategized correctly. It's a fun way to build problem-solving skills needed for higher-level math.
    One Move Checkmates: Puzzle 4 Worksheet
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    Chess is a powerful tool for developing critical skills in children aged 6-9, and parents and teachers should care deeply about its integration into young learners' lives. Firstly, chess fosters critical thinking; it challenges kids to analyze positions, foresee consequences, and strategize their moves, which enhances problem-solving skills. This mental exercise promotes cognitive development, enabling children to think independently and make informed decisions.

    Additionally, chess helps improve concentration and patience, as each move requires a focus on details and an understanding of long-term planning. These qualities are essential not just in chess but in all areas of life, including academics.

    Socially, engaging in chess can enhance teamwork and sportsmanship among peers. Children learn to respect each other, whether they win or lose, nurturing emotional intelligence and resilience.

    Furthermore, chess can significantly boost self-esteem. Mastering a game of chess gives children a sense of accomplishment, encouraging them to tackle other challenges.

    Incorporating chess in educational settings offers a fun way to build these foundational life skills while promoting a lifelong love for learning and strategic thinking that can benefit them in countless ways. Encouraging chess at an early age can set the stage for future success in school and beyond.