Master The Rock Solid Alekhine Defense

The Alekhine Defense is one of chess's most intriguing and counterintuitive openings. By allowing White to advance their central pawns early, you invite your opponent to overextend their position, setting the stage for a classic "temptation" strategy. Master the art...

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Charlie Morton

Long Range Control With a Bishop Fianchetto

Controlling a chessboard can seem like a daunting task, especially for a beginner. In order to control the board, you need to control squares. That’s why we like to put rooks on open files, for instance, because from the open...

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Daniel Schipper

The Philidor Defense

Often dismissed as an opening for people who prefer not to learn theory, but actually has more complexities and possibilities. While the opening is not aggressive, it can lead to some very interesting variations.

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Shawn Bennett

When Should You Castle Queenside?

Whether to castle queenside or kingside is a crucial decision in a chess game. The key is understanding some underlying chess concepts, so you can quickly identify the best choice in a position.

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Shawn Bennett

Everything You Need to Know About the 4 Move Checkmate

If there is one thing that could cause your rise or fall as a new chess player, it is the tricky 4 move checkmate. However, if you can understand everything about the 4 move checkmate, you really are ready to...

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Daniel Schipper

The 10 Best Chess Starting Moves For White

What is the best chess starting move? This guide breaks down White’s top choices for the first move, helping you understand when to play 1.e4, 1.d4, or more flexible moves like 1.c4 and 1.Nf3, depending on your playing style and...

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Charlie Morton

The Best Chess Strategies for Beginners

Want to get better at chess? Learn 8 powerful beginner strategies, from king safety to outposts and passed pawns, and start turning solid positions into consistent wins.

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Charlie Morton

Maximize Your Bishop In Chess

Knowing how to use the bishop in chess is essential both to positional strategy and launching successful attacks against the enemy king.

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Nathan Rose

Why Knights Before Bishops?

The chess rule “knights before bishops” is widely taught—but often misunderstood. This article explains why knights are usually developed first, how it improves safety and flexibility, and when it’s better to break the rule. Perfect for beginners and improving players...

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Charlie Morton

Master Positional Chess

To outplay stronger opponents, you need to understand the key principles of chess strategy. Click here to level up your positional chess!

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Nathan Rose

8 Chess Strategies Every Club Player Should Master

Discover the essential chess strategies every club player should know. This post explores eight practical tactics, from opening principles and controlling the centre to endgame techniques. Perfect for club players keen to sharpen their skills and outmanoeuvre opponents, it offers...

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Daniel Schipper

The Humble Yet Potent Chess Pawn

Often dismissed as expendable, the pawn is chess's quiet engine of strategy. Its simple moves mask transformative potential: a passed pawn can decide endgames, pawn chains shape space, and a timely promotion turns the tide. Mastering pawn structure is key...

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Shawn Bennett