One move.
A thousand new ideas.
Welcome to Chess Island! Meet the pieces, learn secrets like castling and forks, solve puzzles from Easy to Hard, collect badges and challenge the computer!
♞ 18 lessons ✦ 45 puzzles 🏆 14 badges 🦁 3 computer opponentsPick a piece and explore the squares it can reach.
Explore on screen, try it together at the table.
Find a chess set. Take turns making three moves with the piece you learned today. Ask, "Which other square could you have gone to?"
Continue on paper after the screen 🧩
Kids who love chess thinking love logic puzzles too. Start with the free PDF and move on to the printable packs if you like it.
Free worksheets (PDF)Number Sudoku 6×6 · Ages 9–12 · 59 TLPicture Sudoku 4×4 · Ages 6–8 · 59 TLAll packs →
Frequently asked questions
What is in Chess Island?
Learn chess step by step with 18 lessons, 45 puzzles and a computer opponent with 3 levels.
Can a child who doesn't know chess start?
Yes; the lessons start with how the pieces move.
Is it free? Do I need an account?
It is free, with no ads and no account needed.