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Check out this FREE Trial Lesson on Chess for age 7-8!

Special Moves: Promotion

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How Bishops Move Worksheet
How Bishops Move Worksheet

How Bishops Move Worksheet

There is no such thing as too much sharpening of skills. Encourage your child to learn more about chess technicalities with this simple worksheet. It shows them how a bishop moves: along diagonals any number of squares, but it can't jump over other pieces.
How Bishops Move Worksheet
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Rook and Bishop Worksheet
Rook and Bishop Worksheet

Rook and Bishop Worksheet

This tracing sheet helps your child learn chess pieces by matching each piece, short name and symbol to the correct name. After tracing, have them answer the questions and check their answers. It's a great way for them to become familiarized with chess.
Rook and Bishop Worksheet
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Knight Quest Worksheet
Knight Quest Worksheet

Knight Quest Worksheet

Testing your child's strategic planning and chess skills? Give them this worksheet: Ask them to mark an 'x' on the square where the knight should jump to attack the enemy bishop. See how well they plan for a win! (80 words)
Knight Quest Worksheet
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Smart Capturing Worksheet
Smart Capturing Worksheet

Smart Capturing Worksheet

Chess is a game of strategy and calculation. When presented with two captures, a player should always go for the one that yields the highest value. For example, taking a knight over a pawn. In this worksheet, your children will choose the best capture for each black piece. Ask them to circle the correct answers. (80 words)
Smart Capturing Worksheet
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Promotion Practice Worksheet
Promotion Practice Worksheet

Promotion Practice Worksheet

Test your kids' promotions skills with this worksheet! Ask them to find the pictures in which the pawns are correctly promoted. Remember, when a pawn reaches the last rank it may be promoted to a queen, bishop, knight or rook. In addition, a pawn can be promoted when it captures a chess piece on the last rank.
Promotion Practice Worksheet
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Setting up the Chessboard: Part 1 Worksheet
Setting up the Chessboard: Part 1 Worksheet

Setting up the Chessboard: Part 1 Worksheet

Teach your child the starting positions of the black and white armies on the chessboard. Black pieces are placed on ranks 7 and 8, and white pieces on ranks 1 and 2. Have them check the highlighted boxes on the chessboard to make sure they know the correct pieces to start with.
Setting up the Chessboard: Part 1 Worksheet
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Parents and teachers should care about introducing Normal Chess to children aged 7-8 for several compelling reasons. Firstly, chess is an excellent tool for enhancing cognitive skills. Learning how to play chess helps develop critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and logical reasoning. These skills are not only essential for academic success but are also foundational for everyday decision-making.

Secondly, chess promotes social skills. Children learn to take turns, be patient, and respect their opponents. Playing chess in a structured environment encourages collaboration and communication, fostering a sense of community and belonging.

Additionally, engaging with chess can boost emotional intelligence. Children learn to deal with victory and loss gracefully, building resilience and sportsmanship. Such experiences can enhance their self-esteem and confidence, which are crucial during formative years.

Lastly, introducing chess gamifies learning. It transforms complex concepts into an enjoyable experience, making it easier for children to engage, focus, and retain information. By facilitating an early introduction to chess, parents and teachers can equip children with valuable life skills that foster academic growth, emotional development, and healthy social interactions. Overall, supporting children in learning chess can significantly impact their holistic growth and development.