The good news is that your child probably knows how to play already! If he or she does not know how to play you can

Teach them yourself, seek out a chess class, seek out a tutor, give them a good book on the subject, or call Chess for Children at (718) 855-2897

In my 30 years of teaching chess to children I have found that all children have an interest and curiosity about the game. Shy students, problem students, children with special needs, and brilliant children all have found chess to be stimulating and a great use of their time.

Ask your child or better yet just pull out a chess-board and I am sure that the both you and your child will have a wonderful time bonding while playing the world's greatest game, chess.