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How to Learn Chess Online for Kids

Chess is a game of strategy that is thought to have originated from the the 2nd century in China. The game simulates war and is a good way to develop strategic and analytical thinking. The game is simple enough that it can be taught to children, but is complex enough that it can take a lifetime to master. If you would like your kid's to start learning and practicing the game there are several websites that you can use that are helpful.

Instructions

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  Start learning at BeginnerChess.org. This site simplifies the concepts of chess so that kids will easily understand it. The site includes about a dozen articles and videos that teach strategy and different chess patterns. In addition the site provides a "Chess Problem of the Day" and a flash application that lets you play a beginner, intermediate or advanced game against the computer.
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  Learn the game at ChessKids.com. This site is suitable for kids, teachers and parents. It teaches the kids how to play chess through a complete course that includes interactive chess lessons. There are also quizzes, games, and puzzles about chess available on the site. If you really want to improve your game there is a free downloadable strategy guide as well as an online chess game where you can play against the computer.
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  Improve the kid's chess skills at 50chessgames.freeserve.co.uk. This site is suitable not only for kids but for adults as well. It provides animated chess tutorials for beginners. Fifty games are offered on this site and a step by step analysis is provided for each game.

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