Chess is known as the thinkers game. It is a battle between two minds. The rules of chess are simple, but the game itself is very complex. Chess fosters logic, critical thinking, and creativity. Only after learning the rules and playing a couple games will you understand why chess is such a popular game.
Learning the Game
How to Play Chess: The Complete Guide for Beginners
Chess Sportsmanship and Etiquette
IMPORTANT: You will be taking an on paper quiz about the rules, history, and math related to chess.
Practice for Quiz: Quiz 1 Quiz 2 Quiz 3 Quiz 4 Quiz 5
Learn from Anna Cramling
Anna Cramling (born 30 April 2002) is a Spanish-Swedish chess player, Twitch live streamer, and Youtuber who holds the FIDE (International Chess Federation) title of Woman FIDE Master . She had a peak FIDE rating of 2,175 in March 2018. A 1,200 or higher generally represents a player who has a basic understanding of strategy and tactics plus a little intuition. A 1,600 generally represents a strong player. A 2,000 is an excellent player. The links provided below are from Anna Cramling’s YouTube channel.
Chess at Union Square Park, New York
Learn from a pro and her parents
Watch the Best in the World
Christopher Hikaru Nakamura (born December 9, 1987) is an American chess grandmaster, Twitch streamer, five-time U.S. Chess Champion, and the reigning World Fischer Random Chess Champion. A chess prodigy, he earned his grandmaster title at the age of 15, the youngest American at the time to do so.
Sven Magnus Øen Carlsen (born 30 November 1990) is a Norwegian chess grandmaster who is the reigning five-time World Chess Champion, four-time World Rapid Chess Champion, and six-time World Blitz Chess Champion.
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