Chess for a 6 year old

[Bimblywibble]

My Y2 knows the chess moves and is interested in playing more, but he doesn't have anyone to play with really. Obviously I can play with him, but I'm really rubbish and I don't think it's very helpful or fun.

What's the best way forward? Is it worth getting one of those electronic chess toys with a tutor/puzzle function? It seems like old tech these days, but apps don't have the feel of the pieces. Or would a book be better? Trouble is, it wouldn't give him anyone to play against.

He is bright and a decent reader, but also still 6.

[insan1tyscartching]

I taught ds (who is now an adult) to play chess. He was regularly beating me aged five so I bought him one of those electronic chess toys. He loved it and was playing for the County by aged 8. I think it's very useful for them to be able to see and touch the pieces when they are small. Nowadays of course he plays online.

[krisskross]

Interesting.... My ds is interested in chess..can anyone link to an age appropriate electronic game? I didn't know such a thing existed!! X

[Bimblywibble]

Wow Insan1ty, well done him. Thank you. I'm thinking a game AND a book is not OTT. I don't think there is anywhere for him to play other children round here, which is a shame.

Trouble is a lot of the games seem to be out of stock.