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Teaching chess and curriculum

How to teach chess well: beginner pedagogy, single-lesson plans, a student study plan, and teaching very young children.

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Teaching chess and curriculum

Chess Lesson Plan Template for Coaches

A reusable chess lesson plan template that splits one class into six parts: objective, warm-up, teach, guided practice, play, and review, with timings.

Jun 30, 2026 · 15 min read
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Teaching chess and curriculum

A Chess Study Plan for Students

A practical chess study plan a student can follow between lessons: how to split time across tactics, endgames, openings, and game review, by level.

Jun 30, 2026 · 15 min read
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Teaching chess and curriculum

How to Teach Chess to a 6 Year Old: A Simple Guide

How to teach chess to a 6 year old without frustration: one piece at a time, short sessions, games and stories, and simple ways to see real progress.

Jun 30, 2026 · 18 min read
A glass chess pawn and knight beside a teacher's lesson notebook under soft studio light

Teaching chess and curriculum

How to Teach Chess to Beginners: A Complete Guide

How to teach chess to beginners, step by step: the order to introduce pieces, the first checkmates, opening principles, practice, and a first-lessons sequence.

Jun 30, 2026 · 17 min read

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