(Website)
Chesspuzzles.com is a website that has hundreds of puzzles to solve. The reason I like Chesspuzzles.com is that it is 100% free and it specializes in checkmate puzzles. Checkmate puzzles are one of the most important type of chess puzzles because they train kids to see envision the goal. Therefore, I encourage my students to practice this extensively. Chesspuzzles.com is limited to these puzzles and doesn't have much else to offer. However, a feature that I love is the downloadable worksheets categorized by difficulty level (i.e. Mate in 1, Mate in 2, etc.) that are useful to have in storage when no internet is available!
(App for Iphone, Android, Tablet & Website
There may not be a better app for chess practice targeted towards kids. ChessKid has all of the tools necessary for practice with a user-friendly & kid-friendly interface. Chesskid has a cool training system that gives kids rankings for completing videos and challenges which encourages them to keep practicing and learning. Chesskid also offers plenty of video lessons and puzzles. In addition, Chesskid allows kids to play online and against computer bots. My favorite feature from Chesskid is the option to turn off messaging. The feature keeps kids safe from communicating with adults they do not know. One drawback of this site is that it is not completely free. The puzzles, videos, and bots are limited unless you pay for a gold membership. The free account is still great nevertheless.
(App for Ipohone, Android, Tablet & Website)
Lichess.org is my favorite free option for training because it has everything necessary for great chess practice! Lichess has unlimited puzzles, video lessons, and options to play against the computer or online. The site is simple and easy to navigate, unlike some sites that focus on style. If there is one standout feature of Lichess, it is the specific categories of puzzle training. You can choose from any training topic that suits the child’s needs from forks to double attacks to checkmates and everything in between!
Each of these options are great resources for students to practice their chess ability. I encourage you to look through each option and figure out which one works best for you and your child; you can even use a combination of them all! The most important thing to keep in mind is that none of these options can fully replace the expertise of a chess coach. If you would like your child to have mentorship and specialized training, contact us on our website to find a coach that fits your child best.
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