Coach Castle Chess for Kids

Chess for kids, one mini-game at a time

Coach Castle teaches chess to kids ages 5 to 10 and up the way chess teachers do: one piece at a time, through short games that use the real rules. Start with the pawns, learn the knight’s L-shaped jump, then play a full game with hints from the coach. It’s fun for grown-ups too, whether you’re learning alongside your child or finally learning chess yourself. There are no accounts and games are not saved.

• Pawn WarsThe pawn-only game that teaches real chess moves
• Hungry KnightJump in L shapes to learn how the knight moves
• Guided first chess gameA full game of chess with hints from the coach
• Chess for 5-year-oldsWhere to start with very young players
• How to teach kids chessA parent’s guide, even if you barely play
• Play chess with a friendTwo devices, one room code, no accounts
• Chess for beginnersFor grown-ups learning chess from scratch
• Chess principles cheat sheetPrintable plain-English rules of thumb