Hello again to all chess lovers. Today on our blog we would like to talk about Capakhine, one of the most interesting chess magazines published in Spanish for children and families.

You may never have heard of it, or perhaps you have seen one of its covers in a shop, chess club or chess school. In any case, it is worth discovering, because it was a very special project within the world of educational chess.

What was Capakhine magazine?

Capakhine was a chess magazine for children and parents. Its aim was to bring chess closer to the whole family, not only from a competitive point of view, but also from an educational, cultural and formative perspective.

Each issue included articles, exercises, interviews, advice and content designed to improve children’s learning and help parents better understand the world of chess.

One of the most original aspects of Capakhine was its format: the magazine had one section aimed at children and another aimed at parents, families and coaches. This meant that the same issue could be useful both for the young chess player and for the adult who wanted to support their progress.

A magazine with two approaches: children and parents

Section for children

The children’s section was designed so that young players could learn chess in an entertaining way. It included exercises, openings, tactics, strategy, endgames, rules, curiosities, stories and motivating sections.

Section for parents and coaches

The adult section included articles about psychology, education, tournaments, interviews, the benefits of chess and advice for parents who wanted to help their children enjoy and improve at chess.

What could you find in Capakhine?

Capakhine was not just a magazine about games or chess news. Its proposal was much broader. It was designed for families involved in chess and for children who practised this sport in schools, clubs or tournaments.

An ideal magazine for chess families

If your child plays chess at school, in a club or in tournaments, Capakhine was a highly recommended magazine. It helped children improve their game, but it also gave parents useful tools to understand what it means to support a young chess player.

Many parents see their children playing chess, competing or taking lessons, but they do not always know exactly how to help them. Capakhine met that need very well: it explained chess concepts, but it also talked about motivation, dealing with defeats, behaviour in tournaments, education and the benefits of the game.

That is why it was an interesting magazine for both children and adults. It did not simply teach moves: it helped create a chess culture at home.

Capakhine and educational chess

One of Capakhine’s great strengths was its commitment to educational chess. The magazine was not aimed only at children who wanted to compete, but also at everyone who approached chess as a learning tool.

Chess helps develop concentration, memory, decision-making, patience, planning and respect for rules. Capakhine took advantage of that potential and turned it into practical, enjoyable and well-presented content.

It was also a useful resource for chess coaches and teachers, as many of its articles, exercises and sections could serve as inspiration for lessons, workshops or school activities.

Capakhine presentation video

In this video you can see a presentation of the magazine and better understand its approach.

A carefully designed and very visual edition

Another strong point of Capakhine was its presentation. The covers, illustrations, interior design and organisation of the content were all carefully crafted. It was a magazine designed to be attractive to children while also being perceived by adults as a serious and high-quality product.

The combination of illustrations, exercises, educational texts and articles for parents meant that each issue contained plenty of useful material. It was not a publication to read once and forget, but rather a resource that could be consulted many times.

Capakhine: a closed and discontinued collection

Capakhine is no longer published as a regular magazine. This makes its issues especially interesting for those looking for educational chess material in Spanish.

As it is a closed collection, it can be a good option for completing a children’s chess library, preparing lessons, giving chess material as a gift or preserving a publication that played an important role in chess for children and families.

Second video about Capakhine magazine

This other video explains more details about the magazine and its proposal.

Who do we recommend Capakhine for?

Availability of Capakhine magazine

Conclusion

Capakhine was much more than a chess magazine. It was a project designed to bring chess closer to children, their parents and everyone involved in teaching the game of kings.

Its combination of content for children, articles for parents, interviews, exercises, illustrations and educational approach makes it a highly recommended collection for any chess-loving family.

If you are looking for a different, educational chess magazine designed for family learning, Capakhine remains a very interesting option, especially if you can still find some of its issues available.

Checkmate, and see you next time!