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Story Time Chess Level 1 Kids Sets with Double Sided Board for Beginners

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Product highlights

  • Teaches kids chess using storytelling
  • For kids as young as 3
  • Engaging stories with colorful characters
  • Develops strategic thinking and math skills
  • Supports mental and social health needs
  • No chess experience required to teach
  • Winner of over 17 prestigious game awards
  • Requires 2 to 4 players

In the box

  • Story Time Chess Level 1 Kids Sets with Story Book and Double-Sided Board for Beginners and Toddlers
  • Storybook
  • 30 x Fun Mini-Games
  • Custom Chess Pieces and Character Cutouts
  • Story Time and Regulation Chess Board
  • 30 x Mini-Game Tokens
  • 2 x Luxe Cloth Storage Bag for Pieces

Free standard shipping

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Story Time Chess Level 1 Kids Set for Beginners is the most fun and effective way to teach chess. Story Time Chess is the only game in the world that teaches kids as young as 3 the rules and strategies of chess. The unique method harnesses the magic of storytelling instead of having to learn complex, boring rules, children are introduced to engaging stories and colorful characters.

Learning Through Play

As kids have a blast discovering the rules one adventure at a time, they’ll also develop critical skills like strategic thinking, math, problem-solving, communication, and sportsmanship. This chess for kids set will provide endless hours of gameplay and support today’s kids’ needs for mental, emotional, and social health (MESH).

Great Chess Beginner Game

Whether you’re a chess expert or you’ve never played before, Story Time Chess contains everything needed to teach kids (and yourself). The chess book engaging stories, unique mini-games, colorful board and vibrant custom pieces enable anyone to teach chess for beginners - no chess experience needed. No stress chess guaranteed.

Educational Gift for Boys and Girls

No matter the holiday or occasion, make any get-together more fun with an interactive game for everyone. The illustrated stories will enable parents and care givers to bond with little ones, enhancing language acquisition, cognitive development, early reading, imagination and creativity - a great educational game for toddlers.

Award-Winning Chess Set For Kids

Story Time Chess is the most awarded children's board game in history, with over 17 prestigious awards including the 2021 Time Magazine Invention of the Year, 2021 Creative Child Product of the Year, the National Parenting Center Seal of Approval, Mom's Choice Gold Award, and 2021 ASTRA Best Game for Kids. This kids chess set makes for a great gift.

Story Time Chess Includes

Story Time Chess Level 1 Kids Set for Beginners uses a beautifully designed storybook with fun, silly stories to teach children chess in an engaging way, replacing complex rules. It includes 30 mini-games where each chess piece has its own story and unique games that reinforce movement concepts. Custom chess pieces and character cut-outs allow kids to learn visually and through touch. The set features a double-sided board with a story-themed side and a standard chess side, along with 30 mini-game tokens for visual cues and motivation. Luxe cloth storage bags keep the brightly colored Team Chomper and Team Shaky pieces organized.

Shipping & Returns

  • Same Day Shipping


    All orders placed by 1PM( EST), Monday through Thursday, and by 11AM (EST) on Friday, are shipped same day. Orders placed outside these times will ship the next business day. We do not ship internationally or to Puerto Rico, Guam and other US territories at this time. For more details click here.

  • Free Standard Shipping


    We offer free standard shipping on thousands of items within the continental USA (this does not include Alaska and Hawaii).



  • Easy returns


    If you're not happy with your purchase for any reason, our flexible 30-day free return policy makes it easy to get a full refund. Click here to view our return policy.


Frequently Asked Questions

How do I return an item?

Returns are incredibly simple. Please log into your account, find your item you wish to return and follow the prompts to make a return. If you do not have an account, click here to find your order and make a return.

Will I receive a full refund when I return an item?

You will receive a full refund when you return an item in its original manufacturer’s packaging, undamaged and unmarked. If the item you are returning is priced at less than $35, you will be charged a 15% restocking fee. Please note you will not be refunded any shipping charges.

How many days do I have to make a return?

You have 30 days to make a return. During the holiday season, from November 1 to December 31, we extend the return window to 60 days. 

My item was damaged in transit. How do I place a return?

If your order has been noticeably damaged in transit, we strongly recommend that you refuse delivery and notify us immediately. Claims for missing items or items damaged in transit must be made within 48 hours of delivery. If there is carrier damage, please contact support@focuscamera.com with your order number and a description of the damage. 

There’s an issue with my order, what should I do?

Oh no! Please contact our customer service team so we can resolve the issue immediately. You can call us on 1.800.221.0828, email us at support@focuscamera.com, or send us a message here.

Can I exchange an item?

We do not currently offer exchanges. Please return the item you purchased within 30 days and order what you’d like instead.

If I ordered a kit, do I have to return all the items?

If you ordered a kit, you must return all components and accessories to receive a full refund.

I ordered a product that included a free item. I’d like to return it, do I need to return the free item as well?

If you ordered a product that included a free item, you must include the free item with your return. If not, your return will not be accepted and you will not receive a full refund.

Do you offer repairs?

We currently only offer camera repairs at our Brooklyn store. The item must be dropped off and collected in person as we do not accept shipped items for repair. For more information, please call our Brooklyn store on 1.718.431.7900.

What is your return policy?

Most items can be returned within 30 days for a full refund. Click here to read our full return policy.