Kids and Juniors - OzChess

**drjukka** · 01-10-2012, 10:23 PM

Just after some general advice on starting kids out on chess

My girl is 6 and is just learning moves.

I was taught by my dad (at 6) - who had the good 'whatever' to point me to "Chess Made Easy" by Purdy on Koshnitsky ( he threw me the book and said "here start with this" (to his own dismay as I promptly thumped him three weeks later).

Anyway - what are the best tools for teaching kids today? Is Fritz and Chesster worth a try?

- J

Mods - happy for you to move this thread to the most appropriate place

**Firegoat7** · 01-10-2012, 11:28 PM

Hi Dr J

1. A Blitz clock
2. Take all your pieces off the board and only play with Pawns
3. 5 0 no takebacks
4. If child loses take 1 pawn of the board.
5. If child wins put a knight on the board.
6. Rinse and Repeat.

**drjukka** · 01-11-2012, 10:48 AM

Thanks for the advice FG - worried about the handicap odd you suggest ! I might get beaten!

Does anyone know if "Chess Made Easy" has been updated (to modern notation) and is still available?

- J

**Firegoat7** · 01-12-2012, 08:37 PM

Originally Posted by drjukka

Thanks for the advice FG - worried about the handicap odd you suggest ! I might get beaten!

Does anyone know if "Chess Made Easy" has been updated (to modern notation) and is still available?

- J

No Worries. You just need to find out the spot where your daughter can get 50% against you. Chess made easy has been updated and can be ordered from Brian Jones or Peter Parrs stores. Great book.

**mischa** · 01-12-2012, 11:56 PM

James started with "Leggo Chess" a really cute non aggressive and very kid friendly introduction.
took him only a few weeks but it taught him heaps

**drjukka** · 01-13-2012, 09:36 AM

Thanks mischa, started with Fritz and Chesster that has kept her occupied now for >12 hours with a couple of 5 hour stints in there. Looks like a solid leaning tool and will try firegoats recommendation soon.

Will have a look for Leggo Chess as well.

Dr J

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drjukka Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 71	Kids and Juniors Just after some general advice on starting kids out on chess My girl is 6 and is just learning moves. I was taught by my dad (at 6) - who had the good 'whatever' to point me to "Chess Made Easy" by Purdy on Koshnitsky ( he threw me the book and said "here start with this" (to his own dismay as I promptly thumped him three weeks later). Anyway - what are the best tools for teaching kids today? Is Fritz and Chesster worth a try? - J Mods - happy for you to move this thread to the most appropriate place

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Firegoat7 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Getting owned by White in the Dragon and trying to recover lost positions from shock paralysis OTB Posts: 2,044 ICC Handle: guest	Play,Play,Play Hi Dr J 1. A Blitz clock 2. Take all your pieces off the board and only play with Pawns 3. 5 0 no takebacks 4. If child loses take 1 pawn of the board. 5. If child wins put a knight on the board. 6. Rinse and Repeat. __________________ "...What I meant? Dear Mr Ian Rout (ACF news publisher) could you please put Ozchessforum in the next news letter! There is no reason to hide this forum from the Australian chess public. What they meant? Sorry, No english!- Amir Karibasic

01-12-2012, 08:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
Firegoat7 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Getting owned by White in the Dragon and trying to recover lost positions from shock paralysis OTB Posts: 2,044 ICC Handle: guest	Originally Posted by drjukka Thanks for the advice FG - worried about the handicap odd you suggest ! I might get beaten! Does anyone know if "Chess Made Easy" has been updated (to modern notation) and is still available? - J No Worries. You just need to find out the spot where your daughter can get 50% against you. Chess made easy has been updated and can be ordered from Brian Jones or Peter Parrs stores. Great book. __________________ "...What I meant? Dear Mr Ian Rout (ACF news publisher) could you please put Ozchessforum in the next news letter! There is no reason to hide this forum from the Australian chess public. What they meant? Sorry, No english!- Amir Karibasic

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01-11-2012, 10:48 AM	#3 (permalink)
drjukka Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 71	Thanks for the advice FG - worried about the handicap odd you suggest ! I might get beaten! Does anyone know if "Chess Made Easy" has been updated (to modern notation) and is still available? - J

01-12-2012, 11:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
mischa Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 30	James started with "Leggo Chess" a really cute non aggressive and very kid friendly introduction. took him only a few weeks but it taught him heaps

01-13-2012, 09:36 AM	#6 (permalink)
drjukka Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 71	Thanks mischa, started with Fritz and Chesster that has kept her occupied now for >12 hours with a couple of 5 hour stints in there. Looks like a solid leaning tool and will try firegoats recommendation soon. Will have a look for Leggo Chess as well. Dr J