Introduce your child to the strategic world of chess with our specially designed Problem-solving Practice Chess Worksheets for ages 6-9. These engaging worksheets foster critical thinking, improve concentration, and encourage creativity, all while making learning fun. Kids will solve a variety of chess problems that gradually increase in complexity, ensuring a steady progression of skills. Perfect for beginners or young chess enthusiasts looking to advance their understanding, our worksheets offer the ideal blend of challenge and enjoyment. Dive into the wonderful game of chess and watch your child's cognitive abilities soar with our expertly crafted educational resources.


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Check Bingo Worksheet
Check Bingo Worksheet

Check Bingo Worksheet

Chess helps young minds build critical thinking, problem-solving and logical reasoning skills. This free PDF worksheet is a fun way to teach these skills. It explains the concept of check and includes gameboards with kings in various positions. Students mark off the boards where a king isn't in check, and they're ready to move onto checkmate!
Check Bingo Worksheet
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How Knight Captures Worksheet
How Knight Captures Worksheet

How Knight Captures Worksheet

Test your child's knowledge of chess pieces by asking them to identify the knight. It is shaped like a horse and its goal is to capture the enemy king in order to win the game. The knight has the advantage of being able to jump over other pieces, taking them out and taking their place. See how many pieces the knight can capture in one move with this worksheet.
How Knight Captures Worksheet
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How King Captures Worksheet
How King Captures Worksheet

How King Captures Worksheet

The king can capture an enemy piece by taking its place. But it cannot move if the action will put it at risk of attack, or if it's next to the enemy king. On this worksheet, circle the places the white king can capture in one move. (80 words)
How King Captures Worksheet
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Problem-solving practice through chess can be incredibly beneficial for children aged 6-9, and parents and teachers should care deeply about promoting it. At this formative stage, children's cognitive abilities are rapidly developing, and chess serves as an excellent tool to enhance critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Chess requires players to anticipate possible moves, consequences, and strategies, cultivating foresight and logical reasoning.

Engaging in chess also improves concentration and patience, essential life skills that can positively impact academic performance. As children focus on the chessboard, they learn to ignore distractions, enhancing attention span and self-discipline. Moreover, chess helps with pattern recognition and spatial reasoning, which are important for subjects like math and science.

Socially, chess promotes sportsmanship and respectful competition. Children learn to accept losses gracefully and celebrate wins humbly, fostering emotional resilience. It also encourages creative thinking, as players are required to come up with innovative solutions to challenges.

Finally, chess exposes kids to a global community, opening their minds to different cultures and fostering a sense of unity. By integrating chess into their routines, parents and teachers give children the opportunity to build a strong foundation for future learning and personal growth.