Chess articles for beginners

Simple, friendly guides for kids and parents: how the pieces move, the rules, first checkmates, openings and tactics. Every article has boards you can play on.

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• How the pieces moveHow the Knight Moves in Chess: A Simple Guide for BeginnersThe knight moves in an L-shape and is the only piece that can jump. Here is a simple way to learn its move, with boards you can play on.5 min read