Free printable chess worksheets for kids.
Two packs of worksheets with answers, ready to print on A4: the basics for beginners (in English, Hindi and Telugu) and tactics for children who know the moves.
Pack 1 · the basics
For beginners: English, Hindi or Telugu
1. Meet the pieces
Write each piece's name, how many there are and how it moves.
2. Where can it go?
Dot every square a rook, bishop, knight and queen can reach, then count.
3. Name the squares
Learn the board's coordinates: e4, a1, h8 and more.
4. Checkmate in one move
Six puzzles, from the back-rank mate to Scholar's Mate.
Pack 2 · tactics
For children who know the moves
1. Find the fork
Six positions: one move that attacks two things at once.
2. Spot the pin
Find the pinned piece, then make a pin yourself.
3. Checkmate with a queen or rook
Four endgame positions: finish the game.
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Questions
Questions from parents
What age are these worksheets for?
Most children of 5 to 10 can do them. Younger children enjoy sheets 1 and 2 with a grown-up; older children can go straight to the checkmate puzzles.
Do I need to know chess to help my child?
No. The last page has every answer, so you can check the work together. Sheet 1 also explains how each piece moves.
How do I print them?
Each pack is one A4 PDF. Print in colour if you can; black and white works too.
Are the worksheets in Hindi or Telugu?
Pack 1 (the basics) comes in English, Hindi and Telugu. Pack 2 (tactics) is in English for now.
My child finished them. What next?
There's a free chess puzzle every day on our website, and beginner guides that explain each piece. When you'd like a coach to guide your child, book a free demo class. Book a free demo