Meet Jess — The Online Chess Adventure Your Child Won't Want to Stop

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By National Master Ernest Colding, Founder of Chess for Children

For more than 40 years, I have taught thousands of children how to play chess in schools, libraries, after-school programs, and private lessons throughout New York City.During that time, I kept asking myself one question:

What if learning chess felt like going on an adventure?

That question eventually became Jess's Chess Adventure, an online chess course for kids that transforms learning chess into a magical journey through the Chessboard Kingdom. And I think your child is going to love it.

What Is Jess's Chess Adventure?

Jess's Chess Adventure is an online chess course for kids ages 4–8 designed to make learning fun through stories, games, and adventure.
Jess's Chess Adventure is a story-driven online chess course designed for children ages 4–8.Instead of watching long lectures or memorizing rules, children join Jess on an exciting adventure through a world built entirely on a giant chessboard.As they travel through the Chessboard Kingdom, they meet memorable characters who bring chess to life.

Meet the Characters of Jess's Chess Adventure

Unlike many online chess courses, this online chess course for kids uses stories and characters.

🗺️ Maude the Chess Board
The friendly animated chessboard who teaches children about squares, ranks, files, and colors
.⚔️ Sean the Pawn
The cheerful resident of Pawn Village who teaches how pawns move, capture, and promote.
🏰 Brook the Rook
Guide to Rook Road and expert on straight-line movement
.⛪ Bud the Bishop
The wise teacher from Bishop Hills.
🐴 Bright the Knight
The adventurous knight who helps children master the trickiest piece in chess
.👑 Jean the Queen
The powerful ruler of the Queen's Garden.
🤴 Sing the King
The heart of the kingdom who teaches the most important piece in chess.
Each world includes:
Animated lessons
Interactive activities
Practice games
Fun quizzes
Achievement checkpoints
Children learn while feeling like they are exploring a favorite cartoon series

Try the First Chapters Free

The first three chapters of Jess's Chess Adventure are completely free.
No credit card.
No commitment.
Just create a free account and start exploring.In the free chapters your child will:
✅ Meet Jess and enter the Chessboard Kingdom
✅ Learn the chessboard with Maude
✅ Visit the Pawn Village
✅ Meet Sean the Pawn
✅ Learn how pawns move and capture
✅ Discover pawn promotion
✅ Play interactive learning games
✅ Complete a fun checkpoint quiz
By the end of these lessons, your child will have a strong foundation in chess—and will be eager to continue the adventure.

The Complete Adventure

The full course includes all 12 chapters and takes children from complete beginners to confident young chess players.For just $29.99, your child receives access to the entire journey through the Chessboard Kingdom.

Continue the Journey

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Start Your Child's Chess Adventure Today

The journey begins with a single click.
Start Jess's Chess Adventure Free Today and discover why children love learning chess through stories, games, and adventure.
Because at Chess for Children, we believe learning should be fun, memorable, and inspiring.
Chess for Children — We Make Children Smarter.—
Mr. C National Master Ernest Colding

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