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Chess players often forget about the endgame, which is where they turn their hard-won advantages into wins. A lot of thought goes into the main game. However, in the endgame, you need to pay close attention to exact numbers, make smart moves, and know the basic rules inside and out. It talks about “Chess Endgame … Read more
I had to learn Descriptive Notation early on; my dad saw The Soviet School of Chess in Strand Bookstore near his job. Not great for a beginner, but it was $1! There isn’t much use for Descriptive Notation (1. P—K4, 2. N—KB3) these days. Chess books long ago moved to Algebraic Notation (1.e4, 2.Nf3), not … Read more
After considering the issues raised in Part 1, you’ve decided to take chess lessons. In Chess Lessons, Part 2 let’s discuss what to look for in a chess teacher. Classroom ready for a chess lesson. Finding the right chess teacher is more art than science There are no magic credentials to look for in the … Read more
If not ten out of ten times, at least nine out of ten times, if you’re just starting out, castle every single game. The biggest reason beginners lose in record time is that they don’t secure their king’s safety. Castling is the best way to avoid early accidents. Black has just castled queenside, and white … Read more
Chess lessons. I offer them, as do many others. So let’s discuss some issues, shall we? Starting with: should you hire a teacher in the first place? The comments below apply to anyone, but I’m focusing on scholastic players because they most commonly take chess lessons. Expectations for chess lessons Why are you thinking of … Read more
En Passant means “in passing” in French, and you’ll soon see why the rule is named this way. It should be the last of the three special moves taught to a new player, after castling and pawn promotion. Players are often confused by en passant, but I promise to make it clearer! Things to Remember … Read more
Pawn promotion is one of three special rules in chess. The others are castling and en passant. First, I discuss some basics about pawn promotion for players just learning the game. Then, a section for tournament players. If you play in FIDE-rated events, don’t skip the last section! Things to Remember about Pawn Promotion This … Read more
The Canal Trap arises from the Italian Game (1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4): This has been extremely popular at high level for many years now. The consensus among top players seems to be that black’s strongest reply is 3…Bc5, entering the Giuoco Piano: From there, White typically plays the modest pawn pushes c2-c3 and d2-d3 and develops … Read more