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May 08, 2025
How To Get Started With Scholastic Chess
What does scholastic chess involve, and how can you get your child started in a program? This handy guide explains everything you need to know to help your child begin...

April 16, 2025
How to Teach Chess to Kids
Teaching chess isn’t just about showing your child how the pieces move: it’s about making the game fun, engaging, and curiosity driven. That’s exactly what we do at Silver Knights...

March 31, 2025
How To Sign Up For Online Chess Lessons
Whether your child is a total beginner or a tournament champion, online chess lessons can be a great way for them to improve their gameplay, get personalized feedback from seasoned...

March 24, 2025
Chess For Children - How To Get Started
At Silver Knights, we’ve taught thousands of kids how to play chess. Over the years, we’ve learned a lot about what works and what doesn’t. You can follow our guide...

March 19, 2025
When Should Children Learn Chess?
Chess can be enjoyed and learned at almost any age. In our online academy, we specialize in teaching children aged 5 - 18.

March 17, 2025
5 Tips To Find a Good Chess Instructor For Children
Looking for a solid chess instructor for your talented, intellectually curious child? Here’s a no-frills, foolproof guide that will connect your child with the most suitable chess teacher. We've made...

October 12, 2023
How To Choose The Best Chess Coach For Your Kid
If you're lucky enough to have a mini prodigy who reminds you of a young Bobby Fischer in your home, or perhaps just an adorable tot who revels in the...

July 20, 2022
Training the Next Magnus Carlsen
Magnus Carlsen, the reigning world chess champion, was once a child, learning to play the game. Learn more about how Magnus and his father Henrik approached the early stages of...

March 10, 2021
Getting Started with Online Chess Club
Why do we do a meeting to talk with each new student as they start? There are a couple good reasons.