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jambyvedar

based on my experience ,if chess is properly taught to kids(not just pushing woods) and there are kids or tournaments that they can compete on, majority of them won't lose interest at chess. Other hobbies might interest them, but they won't lose interest at chess.

UWdad
evert823 wrote:

Never press him, if after some time he shows other interests, or just less interest in chess, allow it to happen.

To be honest, he is more eager to learn that I am to eager to teach.... he can be exhausting at times hahaha....at the moment in time, I think that I am the one feeling pushed to teach him... but thanks for the tip.... its important for me that he enjoys what he is doing, so I wont force him to play if he is not interested, but because I play myself, I think he wants to "be like daddy" and joins in happy.png 

UWdad
The_Helloer wrote:

Nice Kid!

Thanks happy.png I dont know how it works, but maybe I can share some picture of him playing chess on here.

UWdad
jambyvedar wrote:

@PastotJLM yeah enroll him in that tournament. kids usually likes to play against their fellow kid. i am sure he will enjoy it and it will make him appreciate chess more. i think the arbiter will allow it as your son is qualified for U7. I have seen many 4 years old kid play in a tournament. win or lose it will be a good enjoyable learning experience for your son.

Still waiting for a response from the organizer, but I cant see why it should be a problem. 

UWdad
jambyvedar wrote:

@PastotJLM yeah enroll him in that tournament. kids usually likes to play against their fellow kid. i am sure he will enjoy it and it will make him appreciate chess more. i think the arbiter will allow it as your son is qualified for U7. I have seen many 4 years old kid play in a tournament. win or lose it will be a good enjoyable learning experience for your son.

Still waiting for a response from the organizer, but I cant see why it should be a problem. 

UWdad

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So this is my son playing a game of chess in a "John Cena" outfit on Spring Day at school

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Here he is playing against his Grandfather....My dad lets him win, so don't let the position fool you into thinking my son is that good....yet happy.png 

jambyvedar
PastotJLM wrote:
evert823 wrote:

Never press him, if after some time he shows other interests, or just less interest in chess, allow it to happen.

To be honest, he is more eager to learn that I am to eager to teach.... he can be exhausting at times hahaha....at the moment in time, I think that I am the one feeling pushed to teach him... but thanks for the tip.... its important for me that he enjoys what he is doing, so I wont force him to play if he is not interested, but because I play myself, I think he wants to "be like daddy" and joins in  

you should take advantage of his eagerness. hehe. nice pics. you have a nice kid there.  and i sense he has a good focus. one of the best method at helping a kid get better at understanding check and checkmates is by teaching the endgame lone king against two rooks mate. all my students love it when i taught them this endgame. you can also say simple concept like place your rooks on open file and castle to make your king safe. then later on, you can teach basic tactics of pin and fork.

UWdad
jambyvedar wrote:
PastotJLM wrote:
evert823 wrote:

Never press him, if after some time he shows other interests, or just less interest in chess, allow it to happen.

To be honest, he is more eager to learn that I am to eager to teach.... he can be exhausting at times hahaha....at the moment in time, I think that I am the one feeling pushed to teach him... but thanks for the tip.... its important for me that he enjoys what he is doing, so I wont force him to play if he is not interested, but because I play myself, I think he wants to "be like daddy" and joins in  

you should take advantage of his eagerness. hehe. nice pics. you have a nice kid there.  and i sense he has a good focus. one of the best method at helping a kid get better at understanding check and checkmates is by teaching the endgame lone king against two rooks mate. all my students love it when i taught them this endgame. you can also say simple concept like place your rooks on open file and castle to make your king safe. then later on, you can teach basic tactics of pin and fork.

I can proudly say he grasped the idea of castling early. It's one of the first things he does when he plays; develop his pieces so he can castle. 

 

Thank you for your kind words happy.png 

 

jambyvedar
PastotJLM wrote:
jambyvedar wrote:
PastotJLM wrote:
evert823 wrote:

Never press him, if after some time he shows other interests, or just less interest in chess, allow it to happen.

To be honest, he is more eager to learn that I am to eager to teach.... he can be exhausting at times hahaha....at the moment in time, I think that I am the one feeling pushed to teach him... but thanks for the tip.... its important for me that he enjoys what he is doing, so I wont force him to play if he is not interested, but because I play myself, I think he wants to "be like daddy" and joins in  

you should take advantage of his eagerness. hehe. nice pics. you have a nice kid there.  and i sense he has a good focus. one of the best method at helping a kid get better at understanding check and checkmates is by teaching the endgame lone king against two rooks mate. all my students love it when i taught them this endgame. you can also say simple concept like place your rooks on open file and castle to make your king safe. then later on, you can teach basic tactics of pin and fork.

I can proudly say he grasped the idea of castling early. It's one of the first things he does when he plays; develop his pieces so he can castle. 

 

Thank you for your kind words  

 

 

Take a look at these benefits of teaching/playing chess. It will inspire you more at teaching chess to your son.

 

https://snotty-noses.com/blog/chess-children

jambyvedar

Take a look at these benefits of teaching/playing chess. It will inspire you more at teaching chess to your son.

 

https://snotty-noses.com/blog/chess-children

UWdad
jambyvedar wrote:

Take a look at these benefits of teaching/playing chess. It will inspire you more at teaching chess to your son.

 

https://snotty-noses.com/blog/chess-children

Thank you for this link. Will show this to my wife while I spend some time playing "games" with my son happy.png 

ChristopherYoo

I highly recommend Laura Sherman and Bill Kilpatrick's book, Chess is Child's Play.  It's aimed at very young kids.

UWdad
yyoochess wrote:

I highly recommend Laura Sherman and Bill Kilpatrick's book, Chess is Child's Play.  It's aimed at very young kids.

Reading up about this book on Amazon. Seems like a very good resource. Will look into getting this book. Need to try and work this book in between my own training schedule, thanks for the input.

UWdad

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So my 4 year old son played in his first chess tournament on the weekend. He played in the u/7 division. I couldn't believe how nervous I was on hi behalf, but that I assume is normal for nay parent. 

 

He played 5 games on Saterday of which he won the first game and had a draw. I am very proud of what he accomplished on the weekend. I attempted to notate as they played, but they ended up moving so fast I could not keep up.... but here are some of the opening moves...

As you can see, my son missed many opportunities, but I must admit that we have not practiced in a while because we spent some time on learning how to ride a bicycle without training wheels. 

 

I am very proud of him and how well he did.... but we have much work to do to progress...but this we will do one step at a time.

TatsumakiRonyk

Jean, thank you for sharing. I didn't see this thread back in September when you first wrote about it. I'm rooting for Jean Jr. happy.png Keep us updated on his progress!

UWdad
TatsumakiRonyk wrote:

Jean, thank you for sharing. I didn't see this thread back in September when you first wrote about it. I'm rooting for Jean Jr.  Keep us updated on his progress!

Thank you for you kind words and support....I will try and update as things progress yes. Yesterday he played against his mother, and lost. He was quite upset and almost emotional....so now I need to try and teach him that chess is not about winning and losing, but about learning and growing while I am trying to work on the checkmate concept with him hahahaha, seems impossible but I am trying my best. Thankful for all the input in this thread.

brettregan1

ooooooooooooooooooooooooooohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh - my whole life long I was a nerd and people all people even nerds don't get along and don't like nerds - like think animal - kid needs to survive learn to interact with kids play teaches him to wheel and deal and negotiate - parents are role models and should know monkey see monkey do - - - he copies you - teach him to grow up in this world and how to later get what he wants legally - - or you can teach the 4 yr old chess and raise a creepy nerd - - -