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Chess guides for beginners & parents

Practical, coach-written guides — from the rules of the game to preparing for a first tournament.

October 18, 2026 · 9 min read

How every piece moves, what check and checkmate really mean, and the three special rules most new players get wrong.

October 18, 2026 · 7 min read

You don't need to memorise openings. Seven simple principles will give you a good position in almost every game.

October 18, 2026 · 8 min read

What to practise in the weeks before, the tournament rules that surprise first-timers, and how to support your child on the day.

October 18, 2026 · 6 min read

Focus, patience and learning to lose well — an honest look at what chess actually builds in children, and what the research says.

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