In an endgame, you can create not one but two weaknesses to keep your opponent on their toes! Your Move (You play white) Here’s a basic example of the principle of two weaknesses. White needs both the passed queenside pawn and…

A knight and pawn double attacking two enemy pieces is called a fork. Let’s find out why. A fork is a double attack by a knight or a pawn. This position is a crazy one, but White has a powerful…

There is a simple pattern for white to win this game every time. You can use the pattern shown here to win with queen and king against the lone king! You can’t checkmate the king in the middle of the board,…

Sometimes even the boss lady needs a hand! See how other pieces can team up with the queen to deliver a knockout blow. Sometimes a rook can help a queen to deliver checkmate by working along the same rank together.…

Are you ready for a fun challenge? Test your knowledge about the opening, middlegame, and endgame in chess. As you learned, the opening is all about development! Remember, sleeping soldiers can’t fight! Click through to get to your first question.…

The chessboard is a dangerous place! Counting is the key to safely capturing your opponent’s pieces and defending your own. Let’s see what happens when Black tries capturing on d4. Is he going to win material, lose material, or stay…

Discover how passed pawns can give you the winning edge in an endgame. Your Move (You play white) White has one passed pawn in this position – find it and move it forward two squares now! Complete Very good. The…

Can a pawn on the seventh rank take down a mighty queen? Let’s dive into this game-changing strategy! Here we have a basic position from this commonly-reached endgame. White is up a queen, but the black pawn is constantly threatening…

Not all pawns are created equal, some are strong and some are weak. Let’s see what these small but mighty pieces can do. Your Move (You play white) Lots of pawns to take in the center! Find the right exchange…

In chess, you’ve got to be one step ahead of your opponent! Learn how to keep them on their toes by anticipating their moves. Why did White just play 3.Bc4? What is White threatening? Find it and stop it! Correct!…