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Make the first move early.

Press the button and watch little eyes light up as it them shows how each piece moves.

Then take those moves to a real board, at their own pace.
4.8 out of 5 stars (264 reviews)
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Why grown-ups love it (and why little ones keep reaching for it)
Spark the curiosity then build the foundation
Press the big button and see their excitement grow, then hear them ask for more. Knowing how the pieces move lays the foundation for the day you sit across the board from each other.
What chess can nurture
Chess is a game that helps young minds develop, one move at a time. Remembering, focusing and thinking a move ahead all get a little practice every time you play, and our books is where it starts.
No chess experience? No problem.
Characters, short rhymes and lit-up paths do the teaching, so you don't have to. No chess experience needed, for you or whoever's reading along.
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Screen-free and quiet by design
No screens, no loud noises. Just a quiet, light-up button that makes the basics of chess click. Designed with a developmental-psychology lens, and easy to pass around siblings or a small group.

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4.8 / 5 stars from 264 reviews

Here's what happens when it lands in real homes, from chess-playing dads to grandparents, to a toddler who carries it from room to room.
  • A Fun Way to Discover Chess Together Morgan

    We absolutely love Chess Fun for Little Ones! It quickly became a favorite for both my baby and us as parents. The lights and rhymes keep him engaged, while we enjoy watching him get curious about the chess pieces. It’s a fun and clever way to introduce the game at an early age, and we’re really happy with it

  • A Fun and Engaging Way to Learn Chess Daniel L.

    My child really enjoys this book, especially the interactive lights that show how each chess piece moves. The graphics are super cute, large, and clear, which makes the book very easy for my child to read, enjoy, and understand. It does a great job of making chess feel simple and approachable for younger children.

  • Loveable and Teachable Moments Lorielle Comstock

    I got this for my husband to use with my daughter. She loves it and flips through it constantly. Thanks so much.

  • Chess fun for little and big ones! Lucy

    Our whole family LOVES this book! It’s not just for little ones - have never played chess before and found the book so useful. Before every move I consulted each page and worked out how to move and what piece to move where. I’m going to give it as birthday presents to all my children’s friends!

  • Excellent and fun clementina

    Such a success! His dad plays chess and this is a brilliant introduction to chess! They will one day be playing properly together!

  • Great Fun for Little Ones Don

    My granddaughter wants to learn chess. In just a week using this book she has learned how to move the pieces. I help with piece names. Another week or two with this book she be ready to learn basics of chess, openings , endings & middle game.

  • Son carries it from room to room Rebecca

    You know when my son likes something- he carries it from room to room

  • A solid start to learn Mama L

    My daughter and my husband have had so much fun working through this book together, and it’s been a great learning experience for me too! I love how the visual illustrations make it easy for her to understand each piece and how it moves. We even tested her on a real chess board, and she was able to correctly move the pawn, knight, and, of course, the queen! 😉🥳🎉 It’s been such a fun and engaging way to learn chess as a family, and it’s amazing to see how much she’s already picked up.

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How did we get here?

Hey! We're Mayghal, Dhara, and Shantanu - three friends who share love for chess. We wanted a chess book that builds excitement and curiosity before it explains the rules. The ones we found were dense and jumped straight into the basics, so we built our own.

After 18 months of designing, prototyping, and testing, Chess Fun for Little Ones was born. With a big button, colorful lights, playful rhymes and charming characters, our book brings chess to life, making it an exciting, hands-on adventure for kids and parents alike.

We hope it’s the first step toward a game you play together for years.

Chess fun for little ones founders

Dhara - The Designer

With a background in developmental psychology, Dhara’s the creative force behind the book’s design. She’s all about making learning fun and accessible, blending her love for psychology with a splash of creativity to make sure kids don’t just learn chess - they enjoy it.

Kairo - The Chief Baby Inspector

Kairo is our ultimate product tester who answers the question "Will it break if I bang it really hard?". At just 18 months old, he ran durability trials (mostly the "repeated chuck" method), verified the optimal smackability of the button (using advanced slap-based testing), and examined each light with wide-eyed fascination resulting in excited wiggles.

Mayghal - The Techie

Mayghal has never encountered a gadget he didn't want to open up. When he's not on a new Arduino project, he's testing prototypes with his toughest (and tiniest) critic: his son Kairo. Becoming a dad turned out to be the perfect excuse to combine tech with something special for little ones.

Shantanu - The Chess Lover

Shantanu grew up with a chessboard in hand and still spends his free time battling it out online (drop us an email to play a game against him!). His aspirations? To one day see his child being crowned as world chess champion. No pressure, kid.

FAQs

Ages 3–6. That's where we see children most engaged with the book, though adults have told us they find it pretty fun too.

Absolutely not! Short rhymes describe each piece and its moves, and the lights show the paths, so even complete beginners can teach it. And if you do play, it's a lovely way to build the foundation before your child is old enough for a real game.

The book teaches how every piece moves, which is the foundation of chess. From there, you can try those moves on a real board (our free printable chess set is a good place to start). To keep the fun going, there’s also Chess Fun Workbook Level 1, with coloring, exercises and mini games on the board.

The book’s job is to spark their curiosity, so they want to learn chess. Chess itself is a game that helps young minds develop over time: remembering, focusing and thinking a move ahead all get a little practice every time you play. It’s play-first, so it feels like storytime, not a lesson.

It has 6 pages, one for each chess piece. Each page has an illustration and a short rhyme. Press the big, clicky button and the book lights up the directions that piece can move.For example, the Rook lights up vertically, then horizontally, then both together. We focus on how the pieces move because we see that as the foundation of chess.

The sweet spot is ages 3-6, but some reviewers tell us their 2-year-olds were moving pieces on a board after learning from the book. Children younger than 3 definitely enjoy the big button and lights with a grown-up, and the build is sturdy and toddler-proof (our own tester was 18 months old). A 7-year-old who’s new to chess can enjoy it as a first step, and adult readers have found it fun too. If your child already confidently knows how to move each piece, another book may suit them better.

Absolutely! We are parents too so are not taking any chances. so we didn't cut any corners. The LEDs and battery compartment are fully enclosed, the materials are sturdy and toddler-proof, and the book is EN71, CPC and ASTM F963 certified.
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