Chess has no exact age requirements, so Clawitter recommends introducing the game when children take an interest in it. “In my teaching experience, I have found that kids can really take a liking to chess when they are around 5 to 7 years old,” he says. “I also know of kids who started playing when they were as young as 3 or 4 years old. Children are pretty good at letting you know when they like something or don't, so when it comes to chess, it's best to follow their lead.”