Before starting the game, make sure your child knows how to correctly set up the chessboard. Point to each square and ask them to name the piece that should be there. If they don't know, the printout can help. Remind them the queens should be on their own colour's square, then have them check the correct answers for the other pieces.
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.