Printable Chess Replay Notes for Kids
Pause a chess game at an opening, middle and final position. Write the move number shown by the replay, what changed on the board, and a question to ask before pressing Next. The replay controls show moves that really happened in that game; your question is an observation, not a prediction you need to get right.
An original notation example
From the usual starting position, imagine the practice turn 1. a3 a6. White moves a pawn from a2 to a3; Black moves a pawn from a7 to a6. No piece was captured. Ask: which squares could those pawns attack next? This made-up practice turn is not an answer or a move taken from an archived game. In an actual replay, write down what its board and move list show instead.
Pause, notice and ask
Game name: ____________________ Players: ____________________
On a small screen, swipe the table sideways to see every column.
| Pause at | Move # | What changed? | Question before Next |
|---|---|---|---|
| OpeningWhere did the pieces begin to develop? | |||
| MiddleWhat changed around the center or kings? | |||
| FinalWhat changed before the game ended? |
After the last move, did any of your questions help you notice a new detail?
Try this sheet with a published replay, explore the Games archive, or return to Chess for Kids.