Teach the Move

One piece a sitting is plenty. Read the sentence, ask the question, then listen. When a child explains a move back to you, they own it. The board below shows where the piece can go; it does not mark anyone right or wrong.

Read this aloud

Then ask

Listen for:

Board view Large board and pieces High contrast Staunton pieces About the shapes

Tap the piece to see every square it can reach. Tap a square to move it there. Nothing is scored.

When your child is ready for a whole game, play across the table. Spark & Anvil’s chess apps for children teach each piece with its own character.