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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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,...
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...
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...
