The opening principles are a set of three goals chess players aim to accomplish at the start of a chess game. Following the opening principles helps players set up a...
How do you convert a winning chess position into an actual win? This guide to playing the endgame helps players learn how to use their remaining pieces to pull off...
The four-move checkmate, commonly known as the Scholar’s Mate, is one of the most popular opening strategies among beginner chess players, but attempting it can cause players to make costly...
In this lesson, we analyze one of Gioachino Greco's famous games to see how a chess master uses the opening principles to get off to a strong start and secure...
Two of the most popular (and powerful) tactics players can add to their chess repertoire are pins and skewers. Learn what these tactics are and how to use them in...
Ask any of our online Academy program coaches about their standout students and they'll surely mention Zac Chua, AKA LeafySnack, who represented Canada at the FIDE World Cadets Cup in...
The ladder checkmate gives chess players a simple but powerful way to turn a big advantage into a win. Learn how to win a game using two rooks, two queens,...
Once a chess player is comfortable moving each piece, the next skills they need to master are how to attack their opponent's king (check) and win a game (checkmate). Let's...
