Helping children learn chess through mini-games
Help children understand chess through interactive lessons, mini-games and hands-on practice — in the classroom, online or at home.
Helping children learn chess through mini-games
Help children understand chess through interactive lessons, mini-games and hands-on practice — in the classroom, online or at home.
From learning a new idea to putting it into practice.
Teach
Introduce new ideas with ready-to-use lessons, mini-games and classic games. Use the interactive board to explain concepts clearly and involve the whole group.
Practise
Give students the chance to try what they’ve just learned for themselves. They can work independently or in groups using the same position or activity.
Play
Let students put their skills into action through mini-games and full chess. Safe private play gives them a natural next step from guided learning to real experience.
Learn one idea at a time
Mini-games reduce the complexity of a full chess game so children can concentrate on individual skills — from how pieces move to board vision, tactics and strategy.
150+ mini-games
Each mini-game provides clear instructions of what is required to win the game and which special rules apply.
Clear rules and guidance
If a move is made which is not allowed based on the mini-game rules a clear explanation is provided.
Designed for beginners
Focused activities let children practise one skill at a time before bringing those ideas together in a full game.
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I am a satisfied customer of Acorn chess. It is a great learning tool for newer scholastic players. The wide array of mini-games allows kids to drill micro skills and develop their chess games at their own pace.
I find Acorn Chess to be extremely useful when teaching both one-to-one and group sessions. Of particular use are the mini-games, which tie in perfectly with the Chess in Schools and Communities curriculum.
Acorn chess has unique features that make it great for teaching beginners. With mini-games that teach more than just how pieces move, to a multi-level bot that avoids the tutor having to make deliberate mistakes, it is ideal for lessons.
Acorn Chess is a very well thought out selection of mini-games that are invaluable for chess coaches. The site has clearly been designed by chess coaches, for chess coaches. Highly recommended.
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