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PARENT GUIDES

Practical notes for chess parents — written by the dad behind the castle.

How to teach a kid chess (without teaching too much)

The most common mistake isn't teaching too little — it's teaching too much at once. A piece-by-piece order, twenty-minute sessions, and the parent role that actually works.

Is online chess safe for kids? A parent's checklist

Seven questions to ask any chess site before your child signs in — about strangers, chat, personal data, ads, and AI — and how to check the answers yourself.