Important Information

"Learn To Play Chess" is a Java program (applet). If you get a blank screen when it starts up, you need to update Java.

You need Java 1.3 (or higher) to use the applet. Java is free.

To update your Java version, go to http://java.com.

Windows ships with an outdated version of Java. Therefore, you may need to update your Java.

To see which Java version you have, go to http://java.com.

For further assistance, contact us here.

This is a free service offered by Chess Magnet School in conjunction with the U.S. Chess Federation and sponsoring chess coaches.

Click Here To Learn To Play Chess
according to the official rules, to play against the computer, and to practice your checkmates.

(Press Ctrl and click (on PC) to enable "Popups")

System Requirements

Mac OS X, or Windows 98 and above
Java 1.3 or higher

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Read the article from Chess Life For Kids, December 2006
about the "Learn To Play Chess" applet.