Spin Master Games, Chess Made Simple, Learn to Play Strategy Board Games for Beginners, Chess, 2 Players, for Kids Ages 8 & Up

Great chess board and pieces for absolute beginner

Love this chess set. The pieces have their moves which really helps beginners. Got it for my 7 year old grandchild and he picked it up very quickly. Large size pieces easy to handle.

I love this set so much. My kids love the cards, the pieces look great, and the box is well designed so it's a fun experience to open it and set it up. Here are a few things to know though (none of which bothered me at all): - The board is made out of regular board game material and it folds into a square with creases just like any board game. - The bases of the pieces can be tight and difficult to take off. - The pieces seem a bit short and light without the bases, so I'm leaving them on even though I know how the pieces move. - The cards go beyond the basic moves and give some puzzles and tips. Nothing that can't be found online but it's kind of cool to read the little facts and tips. - In my opinion, the side with where the pieces go is distracting and not required. My 5 year old learned quickly the starting position of the pieces. I think it would be better to have a card with a picture of the start position and have the second side a different colour scheme instead.

Purchased for my children in hopes of giving them something other than video games. It arrived on a Monday, I set it up and started teaching them names of pieces, how to place them and basic moves. I am no master at the game in any way. By Wednesday they were beating me at the game! They were also correcting me on some things I had forgotten. Like the pawn can move twice on first move... This board comes with everything you need to learn how to play chess. It is a great way to introduce chess to your family. You never know, it might just become a new favourite pastime and great way to connect with your children as you play and learn together.

This is a great teaching game. My grandson started playing when he was 4 years old and absolutely loved it. He’s still learning, and it’s been wonderful to watch his progress over the past couple of months. The pieces are a nice size and clearly show how each one moves, which is very helpful for beginners. The price was reasonable, and the design is very nice. It includes everything you need to play a good game of chess. There were no missing pieces—everything listed was included. Overall, this was a great investment. Grandma definitely approves and highly recommends it!

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