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Strategy · 6-8

Chess from first move to first plan

Learn the board, every piece, checkmate, special moves, and how to make a simple plan.
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8 guided lessons

Short explanations, worked examples, hands-on practice, optional checks, and a note for grown-ups.

  1. 1

    Board, setup, and goal

    Begin with an overview of “Board, setup, and goal”. Then learn the main idea, follow an example, and try it yourself.

    8 min
  2. 2

    Pawns: forward, capture sideways

    Begin with an overview of “Pawns: forward, capture sideways”. Then learn the main idea, follow an example, and try it yourself.

    8 min
  3. 3

    Rook and bishop

    Begin with an overview of “Rook and bishop”. Then learn the main idea, follow an example, and try it yourself.

    8 min
  4. 4

    The jumping knight

    Begin with an overview of “The jumping knight”. Then learn the main idea, follow an example, and try it yourself.

    8 min
  5. 5

    Queen and king

    Begin with an overview of “Queen and king”. Then learn the main idea, follow an example, and try it yourself.

    8 min
  6. 6

    Check, escape, checkmate

    Begin with an overview of “Check, escape, checkmate”. Then learn the main idea, follow an example, and try it yourself.

    8 min
  7. 7

    Castling, promotion, en passant

    Begin with an overview of “Castling, promotion, en passant”. Then learn the main idea, follow an example, and try it yourself.

    8 min
  8. 8

    Opening plan and fair play

    Begin with an overview of “Opening plan and fair play”. Then learn the main idea, follow an example, and try it yourself.

    8 min

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