02 Oct 06
Originally posted by MarinkatombTake a look at chess mazes, the title of a book by Bruce Albertson, selections of which are available at ChessCafe.com
Ok, a friend has asked me to give his son a few chess lessons and i was wondering if anyone had any good tips?
The purpose is not so much to improve his game, but to inspire the desire to play. I could really use an interesting puzzle(s), anyone got any ideas? 🙂
02 Oct 06
Originally posted by MarinkatombThere's a very good learning program for kids, "Fritz and Chesster": http://www.chessbase.com/shop/product.asp?pid=165
Ok, a friend has asked me to give his son a few chess lessons and i was wondering if anyone had any good tips?
The purpose is not so much to improve his game, but to inspire the desire to play. I could really use an interesting puzzle(s), anyone got any ideas? 🙂
02 Oct 06
Originally posted by MarinkatombThey have some great chess sites for kids. It's very enjoyable and the child can learn by himself as long as they know how to use a computer.
Ok, a friend has asked me to give his son a few chess lessons and i was wondering if anyone had any good tips?
The purpose is not so much to improve his game, but to inspire the desire to play. I could really use an interesting puzzle(s), anyone got any ideas? 🙂
I don't have the links with me but type in Chess for kids and you should come up with this site.
chesskids.com or something and the other one is academicchess.org
or search academic chess.
02 Oct 06
Originally posted by MarinkatombI have been teaching kids in schools for a couple years now, but it's normally in big groups. If you just want to inspire this kid to play, you should probably try to make the game as interesting as possible. Show him some variants that are fun, some fun combinations or puzzles. Definitely make it interactive or offer prizes for correct answers, etc....Keep them interested for sure, because kid's attention spans are very short. Good luck. 🙂
Ok, a friend has asked me to give his son a few chess lessons and i was wondering if anyone had any good tips?
The purpose is not so much to improve his game, but to inspire the desire to play. I could really use an interesting puzzle(s), anyone got any ideas? 🙂
02 Oct 06
i think starting out with simpler openings or closed openings. they aren't as dynamic as a open game so you can teach them how to attack pawn chains. if i were to teach a kid chess i would want to teach 2 at a time so i didn't have to play them you could watch them play and teach them. that way they dont get discouraged from you mauling them every game. although some kids learn by that i played my dad for 3 years strait and never won a game still determined i kept playing. after i got older and studied a lot he can't touch me ne more 😀 keep the game fun for them if they get discouraged then try something new
19 Oct 06
Originally posted by BragolgirithNo no, he is not a beginner! He's taken a game off me in the past. He's got lot's of natural ability, just lacking experience.
A good idea would be to start teaching the game from the end - after explaining how the different pieces move and how to set up a game, begin with the most simple mates.
Then show some endspiel situations, and show the openings at the end.
It worked for me.
Thanks everyone for your input, it's appretiated! 😀
19 Oct 06
Originally posted by MarinkatombWork on endgames first.
No no, he is not a beginner! He's taken a game off me in the past. He's got lot's of natural ability, just lacking experience.
Thanks everyone for your input, it's appretiated! 😀
Systematize tactics exercises to assure there are no holes in his vision. By systemize, I mean create a bunch of problems involving pins, another set for decoys, etc.
Do openings last.
20 Oct 06
Originally posted by MarinkatombI wrote an article a few years ago that was published for chess tutors. If you'd like to get it, give me your email address in a PM and I'll send it to you. It's in a Word doc file.
Ok, a friend has asked me to give his son a few chess lessons and i was wondering if anyone had any good tips?
The purpose is not so much to improve his game, but to inspire the desire to play. I could really use an interesting puzzle(s), anyone got any ideas? 🙂
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