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Step 1
When you start to teach chess to kids, focus on learning the chess board first. Then introduce the different pieces, including the ways each can move. Most people agree that computers win chess games by doing the same thing, by analyzing the board and calculating the opponent's next move.
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Step 2
According to most homeschooled moms, the value of teaching children to play chess reveals itself rather quickly. They immediately see more order in a chess champion. While some homeschooling moms would prefer better grades over a cleaner room, the always better "side effect" is a higher self-esteem, which is nearly unteachable.
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Step 3
With 64 squares in alternating black or white, including the 16 pieces used to play this age old strategy game, it should not surprise anyone that chess champions are good in math. Once they memorize the board, they can start calculating their opponent's moves, which can become fairly predictable.
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Step 4
A very special charge must be made for "end games," those critical last few moves before a "checkmate" is complete. Homeschooled chess players must practice their "end games." Planning these last moves will win more championships. With thousands of possible "end game" strategies, a chess player has millions of ways to turn any game around in just a few subtle moves.
