Safe Chess sites for children

Hello everyone,

I'm a teacher in a primary school (or elementary as some may know it) and have recently started a Chess club which the kids absolutley love. I can train them in school easily enough but am having problems helping them outside. Some of the parents either don't know how to play or have taught them wrong! I have given a few books to some of the kids which have helped a lot. I was just wondering if anyone knows of any safe websites the children could use to play against others? The kids are under 11 years of age so obviously I do not want them going on sites like Yahoo Chess where adults can talk to them. If you know of any or have any more ideas please send me a message or reply to this post.

Thanks

Dean

hi, well, sorry i have the same question, i have some little cousins that i want them to play against other children, but i dunno how, and i don't have any exersice book for children.

i'd like  a space for children

Uh, not that I know any sites that under 13 are allowed to register. I know that internet under age protection is masterfull - Are you over 18? - YES! - enter!, but that is not point here.

I dont know why chess.com would not start a prodigy project. Something like teaching part of this site for under 13 only. With some background check of teachers, if that is posible in any way.

There are none, but we are constantly trying to keep this site clean (always report the abusive players). They do want this to be the best family friendly site, and constantly ban people who want to curse constantly or say racial remarks, Keep the children out of the chat room and this is still the best site. I always recommend this site to the kids I tutor.

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=child+friendly+chess+website

The top link (chesskids.com) and the fifth one (chessforchildren.com) seem to be what you're looking for, and at a glance, I'd suggest chesskids.com.

The truly best way for him to decide is to find potential sites and then check them out himself for a week or two, no? I'm not saying that that referrals are a bad thing because nothing could be farther from the truth, especially in this case,BUT it's also great to get a hands-on, no?

yes.

Ok, yes instantchess is great for 25 free games, but then what? I think he's looking for more of an educational site; something where kids can learn about chess, basically chess.com but a site that is completely kid-friendly. Yeah, we call chess.com a "family site" but there's still free reign for anyone to post whatever garbage they want on these forums. Also, one that implements teaching strategies that's more easily understandable for kids, right?

Just my 2 cents. Either way, I still think the two links I referred would be the best.

dakota clark why not created a group here just for the kids can have a few respected chess players willing to help out that way you can maintain it privcy ?

and maybe set up a learning tournament so that the kids can play against each other

The true point of the OP's topic is to find a site that he can suggest to students without fear of them stumbling upon a forum topic with some even semi-appropriate language and then that student's parent sees it and makes a big deal, possibly getting the person fired. I know it sounds absolutely ridiculous, and trust me, I feel the same way, but that's just how sue-crazy America is. The teaching/learning would be a plus, but I believe the true aim is to find a good chess site with a controlled community, and hopefully very highly consisted of others under 13.

I think your last post summed it up Dakota, the main thing im worried about is them talking to people on here and getting in trouble. Ive been on chess for kids before and they can learn lots off it but I was hoping for a site that's secure enough for them to play against others. Never mind I tried I guess they will have to learn in school. Thanks for the input everyone

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