Chess primer

From the rules of the game to the strategy of a rated player. Every article has diagrams and examples, and puzzles can be solved right on the board

Rules

Everything you need to know to play your first game

For beginners

First checkmates, basic ideas and tips on how to start winning

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Terms

A chess glossary from A to Z with examples on the board

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Puzzles

Solve them right on the board: the program checks your move and tells you if it is wrong