1. Complete these three requirements for Belt Loop (Year One):
   
   

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   Identify the chess pieces and set up a chess board for play.
   
   

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   Demonstrate the moves of each chess piece to your den leader or adult partner.
   
   

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   Play a game of chess.

   
   
   
2. Earn the Art Belt Loop and complete five of the following requirements for the Pin (Year Two):
   
   

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   Demonstrate basic opening principles (such as development of pieces, control center, castle, don't bring queen out too early, don't move same piece twice).
   
   

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   Visit a chess tournament and tell your den about it.
   
   

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   Participate in a pack, school, or community chess tournament.
   
   

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   Solve a pre-specified chess problem (e.g., "White to move and mate in three") given to you by your adult partner.
   
   

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   Play five games of chess.
   
   

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   Play 10 chess games via computer or on the Internet.
   
   

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   Read about a famous chess player.
   
   

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   Describe U.S. Chess Federation ratings for chess players.
   
   

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   Learn to write chess notation and record a game with another Scout.
   
   

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   Present a report about the history of chess to your den or family.

   
   
3. Earn the Chess Belt Loop and Chess Pin and complete remaining requirements above to earn the Chess Letter (Year Three).

To help with Den/Patrol organization: Print out this page, check off requirement as completed, and turn in to Leader when all requirements for Belt Loop, Pin, or Letter are completed.

• Chess For Kids - Learn how to play chess with this ThinkQuest site! It includes basic tactics, more advanced strategies, and hints on tournament play.
  
  
• Chess Is Fun - Learn about chess tactics and openings, or view some of the greatest chess games ever played.
  
  Chess Tutorial - Let Chessking.com teach you all about chess! Learn phrases of the game, how each piece moves and captures other pieces, combinations, and much more.
  
  
• Duif's Place: Chess for Fans and Tournament Players - Meet today'syoung chess superstars and find out how you can get started playing in tournaments.
  
  
• Learn2 Play Chess - If you've always wanted to learn to play chess but were worried about all the rules, this site has clear explanations of the rules and how to play.
  
  
• U.S. Chess Center - Everything you want to know about chess.