Chess for children aged 5–17

Chess you’ll want to play every day

Free rated puzzles, analyses of legendary games and club news — right here on this page. And the most exciting things children explore in lessons with a live coach.

8 puzzles — from a beginner’s trap to Morphy’s queen sacrifice. At the end you’ll find out your rating.

Sicilian Defence

Special focus on the opening. We give children a sound opening repertoire: a foundation that pays off in every game they play.

8FREE PUZZLES
5–17AGES OF OUR YOUNG PLAYERS
45 minPER LESSON
0 ₽FIRST LESSON WITH A COACH
Warm-up · 8 puzzles

Test yourself: deliver checkmate

Eight positions, each harder than the last — from a beginner’s trap to the queen sacrifices of Morphy and Anderssen. At the end you’ll get your Chess Prime rating. It’s always White to move.

Game

For beginners

How the pieces move: click and see

If your child is just getting to know chess, start here. Choose a piece and the board will show every square it can move to.

Game analysis

A trap — and how to defend against it

Two short games: in the first, White delivers “Scholar’s mate” in four moves; in the second, Black spots the threat in time. Step through the moves and read the coach’s comments.

Want your child to spot traps like this a mile off? Book a free lesson.

Blog

Free materials for young chess players and their parents

We write about chess, sporting character and developing thinking skills. All free, no sign-up needed.

News

What’s happening at Chess Prime

Tournaments, events, charity work and much more.

02.07.2026
TOURNAMENT

Chess Prime Cup summer tournament: the results

120 participants, four age groups — and a sea of emotions. Congratulations to the winners and to everyone who played their first tournament game!

18.06.2026
CHARITY

Free lessons for children in residential care

Together with a charitable foundation, we held a series of chess sessions — 50 children made their very first moves.

05.06.2026
EVENT

Open online meet-up with a National Master

Live game analysis and answers to questions. The recording is available to everyone who registered.

28.05.2026
CLUB

The rated warm-up is now on the website

Eight puzzles of increasing difficulty, a personal best and the chance to challenge a friend — no sign-up needed.

14.05.2026
TOURNAMENT

Spring blitz tournament for children aged 7–10

32 participants, nine rounds and, for half of the children, their first-ever tournament points.

30.04.2026
EVENT

Chess Prime at the city chess festival

Our coaches gave simultaneous displays open to everyone — more than 80 games were played.

For parents

What chess gives your child

Even if your child never becomes a champion, the skills will stay with them at school and in life.

Format

How a lesson works

Online, 45 minutes, on our board with a video call — nothing to download.

Getting to know each other

The coach chats with your child, assesses their level and chooses the right pace for lessons.

Exploring the topic

One clear topic per lesson: tactics, the opening or the endgame — with examples on the board.

Practice

Your child plays out positions and solves puzzles straight away, while the coach comments on the moves live.

Summary for parents

After the lesson you get short feedback: what went well and what to work on.

Reviews

What parents say

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★★★★★

My son has been having lessons for six months and in that time he’s earned his 3rd rating category. The coach explains difficult things simply and without pressure about results.

EL
Elena L.mum of an 8-year-old boy
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★★★★★

My daughter asks to start her lesson herself — for me, that’s the best sign. She never used to look forward to even cartoons like that.

NS
Natalya S.mum of an 11-year-old girl
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★★★★★

We came to build concentration before school started — and got a first tournament too. Our child has become calmer about losing.

AM
Artyom M.dad of a 6-year-old boy
Questions

Frequently asked questions

Yes, that’s the most common case. The coach starts with the basics: how the pieces move and how checkmate works. You can look at the “How the pieces move” section higher up on this page with your child beforehand.
A computer, laptop or tablet with a stable internet connection. Everything happens on a board in the browser — there’s nothing to install. A physical board isn’t necessary.
One lesson is 45 minutes. Twice a week is usually enough for steady progress, but with the youngest children we often start with once a week.
Yes. It’s a chance to get to know each other: the coach assesses your child’s level, shows you how lessons work and answers your questions. There’s no obligation afterwards.
Then you simply don’t continue — that’s perfectly fine. Sometimes it’s about the coach rather than chess: in that case we can offer a different coach with a different style.
Yes, if you let us know 12 hours in advance — rescheduling is free, with no limit on how many times a month.
Contacts
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