The Chess Lady

Introduce Your Child to the Exciting World of Chess!

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Engaging Young Minds

Developing critical and creative thinking skills while learning to play chess!

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Since 2003, the Chess Lady has captivated over 1.5 million children across the nation with her engaging and interactive chess lessons.

Our instructional video series is thoughtfully crafted for parents of K-3 elementary students, offering a flexible learning experience that children can enjoy independently or together with a parent or sibling. Join us on a delightful journey where fun seamlessly intertwines with education, all led by our animated characters who turn the art of chess into an exciting adventure!


For Students

Kids love learning chess, especially using First Move's online program! The Chess Lady, a cartoon character, makes it fun and easy to learn chess at home.


The Chess Lady teaches step-by-step followed by reinforcing activities (and the computer knows all the right answers). Magnus the Dragon provides helpful hints along the way. At the end of every lesson there is a 10-question assessment.

For Individuals

Kids love learning chess, especially using First Move's online Program! The Chess Lady, a cartoon character, makes it fun and easy to learn chess at home. The Chess Lady teaches step-by-step followed by reinforcing activities (and the computer knows all the right answers). Magnus the Dragon provides helpful hints along the way. At the end of every lesson there is a 10-question assessment.

All lessons are spoken by the Chess Lady and written in speech bubbles.

The exception is the 10 multiple-choice question assessment at the end of every lesson. Students will need to be able to read or have a helpful adult nearby.

All lessons are spoken by the Chess Lady and written in speech bubbles.

The exception is the 10 multiple-choice question assessment at the end of every lesson. Students will need to be able to read or have a helpful adult nearby.

An individual license includes:

  • Access to 20 online lessons
  • Lessons 1-10 Chess Basics
  • Lessons 11-20 Advanced Thinking, Tactics and Strategies
  • Option to repeat lessons and activities multiple times
  • A downloadable workbook

An individual license includes:

  • Access to 20 online lessons
  • Lessons 1-10 Chess Basics
  • Lessons 11-20 Advanced Thinking, Tactics and Strategies
  • Option to repeat lessons and activities multiple times
  • A downloadable workbook

Activities like Knight’s Corral and The Crowded Queendom use chess pieces and movement in ways that emphasize critical and creative thinking.


A downloadable workbook provides additional activities and fun!

Activities like Knight’s Corral and The Crowded Queendom use chess pieces and movement in ways that emphasize critical and creative thinking.


A downloadable workbook provides additional activities and fun!

First Move teaches kids to analyze and plan, think ahead and recognize patterns, skills necessary on the chessboard and in life. It is targeted to kids ages 6-10.

How It Works:


  1. Engage with Our Animated Chess Lady: The Chess Lady leads children through the basics of chess, making learning not only easy but also fun and interactive. Her friendly demeanor and engaging teaching style captivate young minds from the first move.
  2. Step-by-Step Video Tutorials: Our video series is structured to build skills progressively, covering everything from understanding chess pieces to advanced tactics. Each lesson is clear, concise, and designed to reinforce learning through practice and repetition.
  3. Flexible Learning Pace: Whether in class or studying at home, our program allows your child to learn at their own pace.
  4. Interactive Challenges and Games: With chess puzzles and interactive games, your child can apply their learning in a playful environment. Our resources encourage strategic thinking and problem-solving skills while keeping the excitement alive.
  5. Easy Sign-Up and Access: Enrolling in ChessLady.com is quick and simple. Gain instant access to our video library, interactive tools, and support materials that ensure your child enjoys a comprehensive chess education.


Each lesson opens new doors to knowledge, strategy, and fun!


Sign up now and let the Chess Lady make chess a beloved game for your child!

First Move is targeted to kids ages 6-10, but that shouldn’t stop an adult from learning to play chess. If you’ve ever wished you knew how to play chess, First Move is a great way to learn (if you're okay with a cartoon dragon giving you help).

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I will let you in on a little secret…

First Move focuses on critical thinking skills. As an adult, you already have these skills. It will be easy for you to understand the activities. It will take a while for kids because they are just learning to think ahead, to recognize patterns, to think logically… Trust me, as a parent you will love this program!