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The Windmill!

The “windmill” tactic is when you repeatedly check your opponent’s king using discovered attacks – capturing pieces as you go round. Topic 1 Here’s how the “windmill” works. Just sit back and watch the Black pieces get swept off the board!…

How Do I Castle?

Discover the power of your king in his castle! Learn the special moves of “castling” to set your king up for success. Topic 1 Castling is the only move in chess where you can move two pieces at the same…

Stalemate!

In this lesson, we’re diving into the difference between stalemate and checkmate. Topic 1 When a king has nowhere to go, but is not in check, it is stalemate! A stalemate is a draw or a tie. If you have a big…

Back Rank Mates

Discover a killer checkmating pattern to seize victory when your opponent’s king hides behind their castle walls. Topic 1 A back rank checkmate happens often when the king is castled. Sometimes a rook or queen can sneak all the way…

Special Pawns!

Get ready for an exciting lesson on pawns! You’ll learn promotion examples, rules, and tips on using “En Passant”. Topic 1 This one is tricky, but fun! The a7 pawn wants to become a queen. But Black’s bishop is guarding…

Hanging Pieces!

One of the most important things in chess is knowing when a piece can be captured and when it can’t! A “hanging piece” is a piece which is undefended and can just be captured for free! Which piece could Black…

Tata Steel Chess 2025 Overview

The 2025 Tata Steel Chess Tournament was a rollercoaster event filled with dramatic upsets, intense battles, and a historic finish. GM Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu emerged as the champion after a thrilling playoff against World Champion GM Gukesh Dommaraju, securing the title…