Normal Chess Worksheets for Ages 4-6 - Page 2
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How Bishops Capture Worksheet
Players in chess aim to capture enemy pieces, culminating in checkmate of the king. In this worksheet, children learn how the bishop can capture pieces by checking which pieces it can capture in one move.
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Position of the Chessboard: White on the Right Worksheet
Proper positioning of the chessboard and players is key. Before the game, make sure the white square is in the right-hand corner. A simple rhyme can help: "White on the right". Check pictures of kids at the chessboard to ensure correct positioning.
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Pawns Bingo Worksheet
Test your students' knowledge of chess pawns. Present them with a worksheet featuring a picture, and ask them to identify the correct pawn moves. Afterward, they'll be better equipped to maneuver strategically on the chessboard.
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How Queen Moves Worksheet
Introduce your kids to the rules of chess using this worksheet! It shows how a queen can move for any number of squares along files, ranks, and diagonals. Ask them to mark an 'x' on the boxes where the queen can move. This is a great way to have your kids learn the basics of chess.
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Queen Quest Worksheet
Want to test your child's chess skills? See if they know how the queen, king, knights, rooks, and pawns move. This worksheet challenges your young one to capture a rook with the queen in two moves. Draw lines to show the queen's moves to complete the task.
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Two Rook Bingo Worksheet
Kids can have fun and strengthen their visual perception skills with Two Rook Mate Bingo. This worksheet challenges them to identify which chess boards show a king in checkmate using the Two Rook Mate strategy. Once they choose the correct one, they get the prize for checkmate! Playing chess helps kids with strategy, logic, and critical thinking.
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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.
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How Pawns Move: Part II Worksheet
Pawns are the first to attack in chess and each player has the most pieces. They can't jump over other pieces, so if there's an obstacle, the pawn can't move. Ask your child to put an X to show all possible moves for the pawns not blocked by other pieces. (80)
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What's My Name? Worksheet
Test your child's chess knowledge with this colorful worksheet! There are six pieces lined up with names underneath. Ask your child to name each piece, then check if it's correct. Help them succeed by brushing up on the different pieces and their names.
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Ranks and Files Worksheet
A chessboard has 8 horizontal ranks and 8 vertical files, each with 8 squares. Test your child's understanding of these directions with this fun worksheet!
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Find Diagonals Worksheet
Help your child learn the name of the lines that go through squares with this fun worksheet. Diagonals slant in left or right directions and create the same shape. Ask your child to identify the pictures with correctly drawn diagonals.
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Chess Pieces Math Worksheet
Chess involves math! Each piece has its own value, from the king (worth the entire game) to the queen (9 points), varying according to their power and role. In the worksheet, your child must use these values to solve the equations at the bottom.
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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)
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Bishop Quest Worksheet
Show kids the board and ask them to identify the bishop. Then ask them to move it to the square marked 'x', drawing lines to show its path. This worksheet helps teach kids how to move the bishop on a chessboard.
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En Passant Bingo Worksheet
To teach kids to perfect the en passant move in chess, use this worksheet. It has pictures which depict when a pawn is in danger of being captured. By looking through the pictures, kids can easily understand and perfect the move.
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Knight and Pawn Worksheet
This tracing worksheet teaches kids about chess. They trace the dotted lines to match pieces, names and symbols to the correct chess piece. Questions at the bottom test their understanding. It's a simple exercise for a fun way to learn.
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Rooks Bingo Worksheet
Can your child accurately move the rook pieces in a game of chess? Do they understand the moves a rook can and can't make? Check the worksheet with them to ensure the pictures correctly depict the rook's movements. Confirm only those with correct moves.
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Chess Manners Worksheet
Teach your child chess manners in addition to table and social ones. Chess has clear rules and etiquette which must be followed for a proper game. Review this worksheet with your kid and discuss the pictures that show inappropriate behaviours. This will help them understand how to play the game correctly and with good manners.
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Notation Quest Worksheet
Examine the two chess boards with your kids. On one, chess pieces haven't moved; on the other, pieces have captured each other. Get your child to note the moves and captures with this simple worksheet.
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Moves Notation Bingo Worksheet
Test your child's chess notation skills with this simple worksheet. Download the PDF which shows a chess board and arrows pointing to pieces. Ask your child to identify the moves and note them down correctly. The notations needed are for bishop, pawn, rook and knight. Up to 80 words.
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Writing it Down Worksheet
To document pawn promotion, add "=<piece name>" to the move notation. For example: e7-e8=Q. Ask your child to look at the chessboard and take note of the moves. Check the notations are correct. (80 words)
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How Pawns Capture Worksheet
Ask your child to circle all the places a pawn can capture in one move on the diagonal. Pawns are limited in the moves they can make, but can still capture enemy pieces. This worksheet will help brush up on their knowledge of the rules of chess.
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Notation of Captures Writing it Down Worksheet
To teach students how to record captures in chess, use this worksheet. Write down the piece's short name, start sq., and the sq. where it captures, separating them with an X. For example, Rd2Xd4 means a rook moved d2 to d4 and took a piece. Pawn captures don't need a name.
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How Pawns Move: Part I Worksheet
Pawns can only move forward along the file one square at a time. For its first move, a pawn can move one or two squares. Show your child how to move pawns by asking them to put an X for the correct move on this worksheet. This exercise will help them gain confidence in using pawns.
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Normal Chess for Ages 4-6 is a vital activity for young children as it fosters essential cognitive and social skills. First and foremost, chess enhances critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. As children learn to think several moves ahead, they develop planning skills and the foresight to anticipate outcomes—valuable skills for all areas of learning.
Chess also supports emotional development. It teaches patience and discipline, as children must learn to wait for their turn and respond appropriately to setbacks. This encourages resilience and adaptability, helping children understand the importance of persistence in the face of challenges.
Furthermore, chess introduces fundamental concepts of strategy and logic in a fun and engaging way. It ignites creativity, as children explore different tactics and formations, making the game both an educational and enjoyable experience.
From a social perspective, chess promotes interaction and communication among peers. Playing in pairs or small groups encourages teamwork and respect for others, fostering a sense of community. Parents and teachers should embrace Normal Chess to cultivate happiness and growth, enriching the lives of children during a critical period of development. Antiquating chess in early education makes an impactful step toward nurturing well-rounded, thoughtful, and strategic thinkers for the future.
