Chess for kids in Italy: where your child learns to play

Children learn chess where chess is played: in a club's junior section, at school or in a chess school. The start is around five to eight, a club usually costs less than a music course, and no child needs a rating. The Chessmates directory lists 392 clubs by town.

At what age can children learn chess?

Many children learn the pieces around five; for regular club training, six to eight is the usual start. Enjoyment matters more than age.

Where can my child learn chess in Italy?

In a club's junior section, in a school chess club, or at a chess school in the larger cities. Club training usually runs early evening or Saturday morning; the directory lists 392 clubs by town.

What does it cost?

Junior membership is well below the adult fee and often includes training; chess schools charge per course, like music or sport. A trial session is almost always free.

Are there tournaments for children?

Yes: club junior events, school championships, junior sections at opens and the national junior championships. Most take children without a rating.

Clubs in the biggest cities

Roma (18) · Milano (10) · Torino (5) · Firenze (4) · Genova (4) · Venezia (4) · Altamura (3) · Ancona (3) · Bagheria (3) · Bari (3)

Junior tournaments are in the tournament calendar.

About Chessmates

Chessmates is the app for over-the-board chess: find an opponent nearby, discover clubs, play tournaments. Free for players and clubs.