Chess Fundamentals & Board Mechanics
The chess fundamentals cover the basics of chess: how to read the board and notation, how each piece moves and what it is worth, and how to deliver checkmate. Everything you need before you start playing online.
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Learn the concepts
Short theory with the key principles and common mistakes.
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Play the scenarios
Guided positions where each move is explained.
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Pass the drills
Win or hold positions against a bot at full strength.
Piece Dynamics & Values
Learn the basic rules of pieces, how they moves, how they capture, what are features of each pieces, special rules
2 concepts1 drill
Mechanics of Checkmate
Learn about how to checkmate your opponent, basic checkmating patterns
2 concepts1 drill
Board Topography & Vision
Learn the chessboard itself: files, ranks, diagonals, square colours and algebraic notation, so you can read and follow every later lesson without a board in front of you.
2 concepts1 drill