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chess parents: at what age is it fine to let your kid lose to you on purpose vs never

asked by @owenf_64square · Aug 16, 2026 · 217 votes · 4 comments

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Always let them Never let them Until about 8

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@owenf_64square+151

my dad never once let me win and i'm grateful now and i was furious at nine

@whiggins_carsguy+146

until 8, then start taking pieces off instead. you handicap the board not the effort

@walt_crosswordguy+139

Never, and explain every loss. A child who's been let win knows, and it teaches them your praise is worthless.

@dpatel_newdad+118

filing this away for about six years from now

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