Chess Fundamentals
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Alberto Chueca

8 Chess Fundamentals beneficial for your chess

Chess fundamentals beyond the basics

Once we've learned the basics of chess, and what we are aiming for, it's important to learn about basic chess fundamentals. Beginners are taught to take their opponent's pieces, outnumber their opposition, and checkmate. You do have to start somewhere, so good for them! However, in order to truly progress in chess, we need to learn chess fundamentals beyond the basics.

This article has the purpose to go through fundamentals in the opening, middlegame, and endgame stages of the chess game.

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Opening Fundamentals

While the opening should not be the main focus of our improvement, … Read more

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en passant
05 The ways to improve in chess ♟️
Alberto Chueca

En Passant in chess — The unusual move!

When we learn how the chess pieces move, most of the piece movement is pretty straightforward. Each piece has certain rules assigned to them. However, there are a few special rules/exceptions that players should know about because they can come up. Castling is one of them. Another is En Passant. That is a special rule that applies to the pawn. It is so confusing, especially to kids. We will be discussing exactly what that rule is. But before we do that, let's give a general refresher on the rules about the chess pawn.

En Passant in chess

How does the pawn move in chess?

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Principles and Concepts
Alberto Chueca

Chess notation — You should write your moves!

Chess Notation: the recording of chess moves

Have you ever watched top-level chess, maybe got inspired by the players putting on a chess show? Did you ever notice how mindlessly they would move the chess piece, hit their clock, and write something down on a sheet of paper? And when you go do it at a tournament for the first time, it seemed easy when observing, but it's pretty difficult in practice!

But what are the players writing on the sheet of paper, following the moving of the pieces, and the pushing of the chess clock? That is chess notation, … Read more

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05 The ways to improve in chess ♟️
Alberto Chueca

Name of the chess pieces and their moves

The name of the chess pieces and their moves

We've learned in previous articles about the chess pieces and their moves. This article will be sort of a “recap” as to the name of the chess pieces and their moves, so if you don't have time to read several articles, you can read this, but the other articles will have more details for those of you who enjoy such things! :)

The name of the chess pieces and their moves: pawn

The pawn, as you can see in the image below, simply looks like a figure with a round head, … Read more

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castle in chess
05 The ways to improve in chess ♟️
Alberto Chueca

How to Castle in Chess — A complete guide

How does one Castle in chess?

We've learned about how the pieces move, their values, special rules, etc. One of the special rules is castling. How to castle in chess is one of those chess moves that many beginners have serious trouble understanding. It's the only move in chess where you can move two pieces in one turn, and it just seems very illegal! Today's lecture will be focused on how does one castle, why do we castle, and making sure you understand the concept by the time you are done reading this article!

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how the king moves in chess
05 The ways to improve in chess ♟️
Alberto Chueca

How the King moves in chess

How does the King move in chess?

The King is the most special piece on the board. Learning how the King moves in chess is critical. In the simple sense that if the King is “captured”, the game is essentially over! It would be easy to describe the King's functioning in a sentence or two… but it's a very significant piece, so why not devote an entire article on how the King moves in chess? :)

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The Chess King's Looks

As you can see, the King simply a figure with a cross on top, to represent its royalty. The King … Read more

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05 The ways to improve in chess ♟️
Alberto Chueca

How the Queen moves in chess

How does the Queen move in chess?

We all know the chess King is the most important chess piece on the board. But we also know the King is not the most valuable piece on the board as far as mobility goes. Who is the most valuable piece on the board? I present to you, the Queen! When we look at comparative piece value on the chessboard, the pawn = 1, Bishop and Knight = 3, Rook = 5, and Queen = 9. No wonder people make a fuss about losing their Queen! She is almost twice as valuable as … Read more

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05 The ways to improve in chess ♟️
Alberto Chueca

How the Pawn moves in chess

How does the pawn move in chess?

“Pawns are the souls of chess”. These were the words of Francois Andre Danican Philidor. The pawns are extremely mysterious pieces. They seem so non-valuable, yet they have great potential. So to learn how the pawn moves in chess, as well as key strategies that pertain to them, are critical.

Compared to the Queen (9), Rook (5), Knight/Bishop (3), the pawn is only worth one material point. Three pawns make the value of a Knight. However, as we will delve into later, the pawns have far greater potential than what they … Read more

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05 The ways to improve in chess ♟️
Alberto Chueca

The Chess Piece and the chessboard. An Introduction

The chessboard and the pieces

Chess is such an aesthetic game, we cannot say it enough. It's very unique in how you strategize, the number of possible games that can be played, and that at every level, there is something new that can be learned. As you may know, the battle is fought on a battlefield, called the chessboard, and is fought with cavalry, called the “chess pieces“.

I want to introduce you today to the pieces, the names of the pieces, looks, and how the chess pieces move, so you can correctly identify the pieces and … Read more

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chess king
05 The ways to improve in chess ♟️
Alberto Chueca

The King Chess Piece – It’s the most important of all of them

Chess pieces – The king

What is the goal of the game of chess? Have you ever really thought about that, when you watch others play a game of chess, and you want to do the same? What if I told you the goal of the game is to slay the enemy chess King? You're probably thinking, “Wow, that's mean!”.

Yes, chess is a mean game sometimes. In honor of the most important piece on the board, we are going to devote this whole article to studying and admiring the King chess piece.   From the looks, some … Read more

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Chess is one of the oldest games in the world and is believed to have originated in northern India around the 6th century. The earliest written records of chess date back to the 7th century, although the original form of the game was quite different from what we know today.

During the Middle Ages, chess spread throughout the Islamic world and became a popular game in Europe through Spain. By the 15th century, the game had evolved into a form closer to what we know today, with the emergence of modern pieces and the creation of new rules.

Since then, chess has been considered an intellectual game and a mental sport, and has been played by people of all ages and cultures all over the world. Chess is a game that requires skills such as strategy, long-term planning and concentration, so it is considered by many as a valuable tool for mental development.

In short, chess is an ancient and fascinating game that has evolved over the centuries and remains popular around the world today.
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Chess lovers will love to know this! Did you know that there are more than 600 million chess players worldwide? This figure is impressive and shows how much impact this game has on world culture.

Since its origin in India over a thousand years ago, chess has become an iconic and emblematic game that has transcended borders and cultures. It is considered a mental sport and an intellectual activity that can be enjoyed by people of all ages and backgrounds.

Not only is chess an exciting and challenging game, but it also offers a variety of mental health benefits. Playing chess helps improve concentration, memory, creativity, and problem-solving skills, among other cognitive abilities.

In addition, chess is an inclusive sport that can be enjoyed by people of all ages and abilities, and is an excellent way to socialize and connect with others around the world.

In short, with over 600 million players worldwide, chess is one of the most popular and recognized games globally. If you have not yet had the opportunity to learn how to play, we invite you to join this incredible community and experience the benefits of chess for yourself.
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