This was going to be the first round in the tournament where I was playing someone with a higher FIDE rating. He tried something that I realized was preparat…
Can you find the winning tactical shot?
A question and answer column by National Master Andy Lee Q: I know that the queen is the most important piece, but I don’t know exactly how to make the most …
Many beginning chess players like to bring their queens early, only to find their
Young chess prodigy FM Shreyas Royal plays against top-rated chess players in the European Individual Chess Championship. Crossing 2400 FIDE and is well on his way to earning IM norms.
Can you find the killer blow for White here? 1.Re6 is the move!
Professor: It’s good to see you, class. The kids didn’t say much. A few of them even looked sad. Professor: Why so pale and wan, if I may as…
Lucian: After he’s taught them for a bit, he helps them find other teachers.
Howdy chessers! Have you discovered any checkmates lately? Here are a few that use the important tactic discovered double check. Double check is the most pow…
Find the pieces that are lined up with the king.
A question and answer column by FIDE Master Andy Lee. Q: What is the most important thing for a beginning chess player to master? — Quentin, Jefferson, MS A…
example: As you gain mastery of how these tactics work together, you will also find
Buenos dias! Today we will look at sandwiches and sloppy joes (vegetables and tofu for me, Mrs Jessica Prescott, aka BoundingOwl!). Queens and K…
mean: Queen Sandwich Sloppy Joe Back Rank Mate Let’s see if you can find
What if I gave you a mate in 4? That’d be straight up hard! What if someone suggested to you that there was checkmate in 4 moves in your game? &n…
I bet you would have to work to find it!
This article has all of the ChessKid levels video descriptions and links.
Find out in this fun lesson. King 24: Use Your King!
ChessKid’s article includes a fun new infographic and activity that teaches kids a step by step lesson on learning Castling for chess. Also, beginners will learn all the rules and the chess strategies used for chess castling.
You’ll also find a printable activity that lets you practice the move and improve
