Tactics: Attraction!

“Attraction” in chess is a clever strategy. Learn how you can use it to force your opponent’s piece to a specific square and then launch a powerful attack! Topic 1 We call a tactic an “attraction” when the followup idea…

First Moves, Part 2

Let’s review the basics of development and why you want to avoid running your queen around the board! Topic 1 If your queen is brought out to the middle of the board too soon, she’ll end up spending all her…

1st EMPYREAN SCHOOL CHESS TOURNAMENT

🌟 Join the Ultimate Chess Event of the Year! 🌟1st EMPYREAN SCHOOL CHESS TOURNAMENT 📅 Date: 27th April 2025, Sunday 🏆 Organizer: Chess Visionaries International Academy🤝 Under the Aegis of: RDCA Raigad District Chess Association 🎉♟️ Two Sessions Available:Session A…

First Moves, Part 1

Let’s delve into the first few moves of a game and all the tactical maneuvers that come with it. Topic 1 Like most pieces, a knight is more powerful in the center. Count how many squares the white knight controls,…

Checkmate!

Now that you know how the pieces move and what a check is, it’s time to learn how to WIN at chess by getting a CHECKMATE! Topic 1 You win the game when one of your pieces says “check,” and…