Learn to Play Chess

    Make learning chess easy. Master the rules of the game, discover how the pieces move, and practice winning chess tactics to stop blundering and win more matches.

    The Basics

    Learn how every piece moves, the value of the pieces, and how to defend them from attack.

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    Winning Tactics

    Discover how to win material using Forks, Pins, and Skewers. Turn a balanced game into a winning one.

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    Avoiding Blunders

    The fastest way to improve is simply to stop giving away free pieces. Learn how to scan for danger.

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    Chess Notation

    Learn the language of chess! Master how to read and write algebraic and descriptive notation.

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