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Chess Tactics for Kids

Chess Tactics for Kids

Chess is already a fun and exciting game, but it becomes twice as thrilling when your child learns chess tactics! Tactics are short-term maneuvers that can have a giant impact...
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How To Sign Up For Online Chess Lessons

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...
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How Does Learning Chess Help Children?

How Does Learning Chess Help Children?

From strengthening test scores to fostering patience, empathy and resilience, chess study offers countless benefits to young learners. See what valuable life skills your child could gain from participating in...
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Why Group Chess Classes Work So Well

Why Group Chess Classes Work So Well

A group chess class can offer all sorts of opportunities for kids to improve their skills, connect with new people, and avoid picking up bad habits. No chess master did...
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Chess For Children - How To Get Started

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...
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Six Tips for Kids to Play Scholastic Chess Tournaments

Six Tips for Kids to Play Scholastic Chess Tournaments

Playing in a tournament feels really different from playing in a chess club at school, or with parents at home. When a child gets there, they might see a giant...
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When Should Children Learn Chess?

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. 
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5 Tips To Find a Good Chess Instructor For Children

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...
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Chess Strategy For Kids

Chess Strategy For Kids

After your child has learned the basics of chess, including how the pieces move, what check and checkmate are, and simple tactical maneuvers that are short-term such as forks, you...
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How Do Online Group Chess Lessons Work?

How Do Online Group Chess Lessons Work?

Online group chess lessons have something to offer every child, from total beginners to titled players. Find out what your little genius can learn from one of our weekly classes.
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2024 Maryland State Chess Championships

2024 Maryland State Chess Championships

In April, the 2024 Maryland State Scholastic Chess Championship took place at Hammond High School in Columbia Maryland (shoutout to the booster club who hosts us!), and we're always excited...
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2024 Grade Level Nationals Chess Tournament

2024 Grade Level Nationals Chess Tournament

We had 200+ students compete (though not join the picture!) in US Chess' 2024 Grade Level Nationals in National Harbor, Maryland, in December.  Geographically, we had a ton of local...
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