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...
Chess games are won by checkmates, but figuring out how to pull one off is often a huge challenge for new players. Learn how to start winning games with one...
There are two things every chess player needs to learn before they can start playing games: how to name the squares on a chess board and how to move the...
To avoid an early loss, new chess players need to protect the king as soon as possible. A special move called castling can help secure his safety. Learn how to castle...
Silver Knights Wins 2025 US Chess Scholastic Service Award
The United States Chess Federation (USCF) has chosen Silver Knights Chess Academy as this year’s recipient of its prestigious Scholastic Service award, which recognizes individuals and organizations who have made...
School's back in session, and another great year of scholastic chess at Silver Knights is about to begin! Last year was big for us–and for our students. Here are some...
We spoke with Iowa State Middle School Chess Champion Kelton Holm about his chess journey, favorite chess players, and how he likes to spend his time away from the chess...
Six Things IM Oladapo Adu Wishes He Knew as a Young Chess Player
International Master and Silver Knights chess coach Oladapo Adu is a great resource for chess players of all ages and skill levels. Read his advice for scholastic chess players on...
Our founder and CEO Adam Weissbarth stopped by the Perpetual Chess podcast to talk about how the company survived the pandemic, how to run a successful chess business, and more....
We believe that kids can learn something from studying any opening – even the “bad” ones. Once kids have mastered the basics of chess, we encourage them to explore many...
Don’t underestimate the impact a great coach can have on your child’s chess journey–and don’t underestimate the impact a bad coach can have, either. When choosing a coach, make sure...
