The Steps


Intro:
Before you begin
Step 1:
Set up the board and prepare to play
Step 2:
Know the basics
Step 3:
Study the pieces and their movements
Step 4:
Consider your first moves
Step 5:
Learn about "castling" with the king
Step 6:
Memorize the special moves of the pawn
Step 7:
Know the difference between check and checkmate
Step 8
Learn the ways to end the game

 



Helpful Tips


It's considered poor playing to touch a piece without moving it. If you only want to adjust a piece on the board, say so before touching it.

When you are ready to look at specific tactics and strategy, there are numerous books that can help you. Many specifically address the three phases: opening, middlegame, and endgame

 

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Learn2 Play Chess (Continued)

Step 2Know the basics

Now that the board is set up, you need to learn the fundamentals.

  • The object of the game is to "checkmate" (trap) the opponent's king. Checkmate occurs when the king cannot escape capture on the next move.

  • Turns alternate between the white and black sides.

  • On each turn, a player may move one piece appropriately from one square to another that is either open or occupied by an opponent.

  • Each space on the board may be occupied by only one piece. When an opposing piece moves onto a space held by an opponent, it "captures" the piece and removes it from the board.

Unlike checkers, pieces may not "jump" over their own or their opponent's pieces, though the knight may desire to
do so.

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