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Chapter 2 / Practice
Practical tutorial
Connect piece values, tactics, openings, and basic endgames to decisions in live play.
Chess
Beginner
Practical tutorial
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Chess
CMS managed tracks
Learning
Rules and Special Moves
Castling, en passant, promotion, check, checkmate
3Modules
11Items
Chess Basics
Beginner
/ 4min
Two players move pieces alternately, and the winner is the one who checkmates the opponent's king.
- Article Checkmate the Opposing King
- Move sequence Move pieces one turn at a time, alternating sides.
- Move sequence Capture an Opposing Piece
- Move sequence Promote the Pawn
- Move sequence Checkmate the King
Special Rules
Beginner
/ 8min
Learn castling, en passant, and promotion in one beginner module.
- Article Castling Basics
Practical tutorial
Beginner
/ 7min
Use piece value, the center, and king safety as foundations for tactics, openings, and endgames.
- Article Read Immediate Threats and Long-Term Plans Together
- Article Center, development, and king safety
- Article Find Tactical Motifs
- Article Compare Opening Plans
- Article Win the basic endgame