Chess for Kids

Please remember that before accessing any of these sites that you must first check with your parent or guardian and ask their permission. These are all third party sites, that means that we have no control over their content. For more information on internet safety for children please consult Webwise.ie, a great intiative from the National Centre for Technology in Education.

The Irish Chess Union - You'll find everything that you need to know about chess in Ireland on this slick site. I'm really impressed that they now have a Juniors' Section where children who are new to the game can learn about the basics. You can also find a local Chess Club on their interactive map.

ChessHere.com - A first class online chess club where you play against players from all over the world in real time or by correspondence. It's free to register and if you are under the age of 13 the chat and message features will be disabled. As with all websites please check with your parents or guardians before registering.

ChessKids.com - younger players section. A great starting place if you are thinking about learning how to play chess or want to improve your skills, particularly for the younger player. Interactive lessons and all the moves explained. There's even a section for grown ups.