{"id":3245,"date":"2025-10-30T09:21:08","date_gmt":"2025-10-30T08:21:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mindful-moves.org\/?page_id=3245"},"modified":"2026-01-01T19:00:23","modified_gmt":"2026-01-01T18:00:23","slug":"how-to-play-chess-for-kids-10-12","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mindful-moves.org\/index.php\/how-to-play-chess-for-kids-10-12\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Play Chess for Kids (Age 10-12) \u2013 The Smart &amp; Fun Chess Book for Beginners"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:44px\">How to Play Chess for Kids \u2013 Age 10-12<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">How to Play Chess for Kids \u2013 Age 10-12<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Discover <em>How to Play Chess for Kids \u2013 Age 10-12<\/em>, the perfect guide for young players ready to explore the world of chess with confidence and curiosity.<br>Written by FIDE-certified chess instructor Olivier Pire, this book transforms chess learning into an exciting adventure filled with logic, strategy, and fun!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Designed specifically for pre-teens, this chess book offers a thoughtful blend of explanation, illustration, and practice. 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