Chess Merit Badge
Learn chess history, strategy, and tactics. Master piece movements, algebraic notation, openings, and teach others using EDGE method to earn this merit badge.
What you'll do
- 1. The Royal Game Discuss with your counselor the history of the game of chess.
- Strategy, Benefits & Etiquette Why chess is considered a game of planning and strategy.
- 3. Know Your Pieces Demonstrate to your counselor that you know each of the following.
- 4. Mastering the Game Demonstrate scorekeeping using the algebraic system of chess notation.
At a glance
- Requirements
- 7
- Category
- Hobbies
- Eagle Required
- No
- Updated
- March 29, 2026