Story Time Chess is the only game that can teach chess to children as young as 3.

Story Time Chess is a board game that teaches chess to young children using silly stories, vibrant illustrations, custom chess pieces, and a unique chess board. The stories and supporting materials communicate the rules of chess to children ages 3 and up in a way that makes learning chess simple and fun. Best of all, no chess experience is required for parents or children to learn.

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Story Time Chess Includes:

Story Time Chess game contents

Beautifully Designed Storybook

Stories are an incredibly powerful educational tool. Children have an astounding ability to retain stories down to the last detail. Telling a child an abstract rule may only confuse them because they have nothing to connect with. Instead of telling children what something is, Story Time Chess is perfect for showing the rules of chess – through stories.

Exercises For Each Piece

Each chess piece has its own story and exercises that explain how the piece moves in a fun, silly, memorable way.

Matching pieces and board

The board has characters that match the pieces, making board setup easy!

Custom Chess Pieces

With our custom chess pieces, the children are able to connect the stories to the pieces more easily. By visually seeing the characters and physically touching the pieces, children are able to learn chess without realizing it.

Each piece is designed to hold the character from their story in order to communicate the rules of chess effectively–and have fun!

Double Sided Chessboard

Our double sided chess board and custom chess pieces are made from high quality, child friendly materials and are regulation size for tournament play. Players can either use the story themed side with all of our characters, or the standard chess side for regular chess.

Cloth Storage Bags for Pieces

Brightly colored storage bags for your Team Chomper and Team Shaky pieces.

Story Time Chess - Unique Characters

Unique Characters

We utilize a unique cast of characters, in fun and interactive stories; children progressively learn to play chess. Our stories focus on why chess pieces move in their own unique ways and are supported by activities that cement chess knowledge in your child’s mind.

Story Time Chess: The Game

Story Time Chess: The Game

A game developed over numerous years teaching children how to play chess. For use at home to children as young as three!

Proven to help children by:

- Strengthening academic performance
- Improving retained test scores
- Enhancing arithmetical skills
- Honing verbal skills
- Sharpening critical thinking
- Boosts emotional intelligence

Let customers speak for us

from 77 reviews
This puts the fun in chess

My child already knew how to play chess but this added fun to our games. We enjoyed the characters and their stories. The graphics and design are engaging and the pieces are wonderfully large for small hands. Some of the cardboard characters have bent out of shape from frequent play, so I would have preferred they were more durable but I understand that this would be costly. The current price is very reasonable. Overall, a fantastic product.

Daniella Wilson
Story Time Chess

I ordered one in the meantime from Amazon. I got no feedback regarding shipping and assumed it was just another scam. So sorry. May I please return and get a refund? Box never opened. Thank you.

JOANNE DECELLES
Story Time Chess

5 yr old loves learning the 12 year old loves learning and the 30+ year old is learning to. Great family activity. For all age groups

Nikita
Story Time Chess
Amazing game

I've got it for my 5 years old and he loves it. The stories are very funny and the chess pieces are super cute

Stef
Story Time Chess
So clever - makes chess easy and fun for all

My 4 year old received this for Christmas and we’ve all been playing since -he’s even been teaching some of the adults who didn’t previously know how to play! The stories are simple and easy to remember, helping you to remember how each piece moves. We love it.

Nicole
Story Time Chess
Played once & kids engaged

Played with 5 and 3 year olds with ADHD and both engaged for over an hour - amazing 🤩
All enjoyed and stories appropriate
Pieces detailed and good that they hold story characters. Solid box and bags to repack game - good quality

Kerry Holt
Story Time Chess
Great! We love it!

Fun way to learn to play chess. Not to get the add ons

Chloe Beard
Story Time Chess
Story Time Chess

I purchased this as a Christmas gift for my grandchildren, so I cannot give you an informed review at this stage.

Debra Coughlan
Story Time Chess

Arrived quickly with plenty of time for Christmas gifting to my young grandson.

Jacqui
Story Time Chess

Great way to learn and teach younger children

Matthew
Story Time Chess
Story time chess

Excellent item just disappointed that you charged me for postage, even though I live in Australia.

Helen Bennett
Story Time Chess

It's Christmas presents so that will have to happen later😊

Jan Littlejohns
Story Time Chess
Christmas present

Have not opened it yet, will be a gift but reads so well for a family game night. . I feel it will be played many many times. Never too old to learn.

Lee McCarthy
Story Time Chess

My wife looked at this and thought I was crazy till she started playing she loves it and its a laugh fest from start to finish a really great game that is very portable and can be taken anywhere highly recommend it

peter kelly
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Story time chrsd

Just putting it together, very impressed

Barbara Jobson
Story Time Chess
Story Time Chess - Wins Multiple Awards

Winner of Multiple Awards

Our game has been recognised by numerous organisations for the great game it is, including:

- Toy of the Year Award 2021
- Toy Insider Winner 2020
- Hot Diggity 2020
- The National Parenting Center
- Parents' Choice
- Mom's Choice
- Tillywig Toy Award
- PAL

Testimonials

  • Wesley So recommends Story Time Chess

    Wesley So

    I really like Story Time Chess!  Teaching kids to recognize patterns, understand action and consequence, as early as age three, is valuable training whether they go on to play chess or not.  I started at age 6, but if I had the opportunity, I would have started younger.  It should be available to children everywhere.

    Wesley So

    Grandmaster and Former U.S. Chess Champion

  • Hugh Jackman recommends Story Time Chess

    Hugh Jackman

    [Story Time Chess] has our two children playing and loving chess!  We’re proud to have it in our home, and think every child should be learning [Story Time Chess]

    Hugh Jackman

    Actor & Parent of 2

  • David Burtka recommends Story Time Chess

    David Burtka

    Chess is such an important game for kids to learn.  If you are interested in getting your tots involved check out [Story Time Chess].

    David Burtka

    Actor & Parent of 2

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