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Free · no account · New to chess? The rules, in plain words

Black to move. One of White's pieces has nothing protecting it. Take it.Try it →

The path · 11 lessons, in order

Stop giving pieces away

Spot the free piece5 min Is my piece safe?6 min What is each piece worth?5 min The 10-second blunder check8 min

Checkmate

Checkmate in one6 min The back-rank mate6 min Finish with a queen or a rook6 min

Win material

Forks: attack two things at once7 min Pins and skewers7 min

Start the game well

Chess opening rules for beginners6 min

Put it together

A practice plan that works4 min

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