“How can I teach my child chess?”

From the mailbag:

"Dear MamaBear,

My child would like to learn chess.

I, however, don't know how to play it.

Where can I find free resources to teach her?

Anonymous"

Dear A,

Chess!

MamaBear is a lousy player as well.

You shouldn't force yourself, mind you, if you don't like playing it; I myself refuse to play my kids unless they've first mastered the basics via great sites like the following.

Princeton Learn Chess

Chess for Kids

and don't forget:

Hope that helps!

Thus speaks…MamaBear