This is the wrong question to ask.
The more important question is whether they enjoy playing chess.
It’s hard to detect talent for new chess players, and it doesn’t matter much at the beginning.
For majority of the scholastic players, it’s better to focus on if they are interested in chess.
What are the indicators for chess interests? Here are a few.
- Enjoys winning a game
- Asks questions during class
- Asks to do more puzzles
- Searches chess videos online
- Enjoys talking about any chess experiences
- Wants to play more, even after losing a game
If you see any of the above indicators, then your kid likes chess. Now the job is to nurture their interest and build momentum to help them improve further