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We introduce you to our resources for learning chess. Feel free to click on the pertinent section in order to access the content: initiation, classics, multimedia and advice. If you wish to, you can also go directly to the post of your interest. On the left side you can explore our categories; on the right you will see the most recent posts. For a more integral learning, it's advisable to combine different methods. We hope you have a productive experience!

 

 

Learn to play chess! We teach you from the very first steps. Get acquainted with the chess board, master the movement of the pieces, learn to read and write the moves, and understand the checkmate. We offer you games and exercises for learning interactively and effortlessly. In addition, we will also teach you the fundamentals and the basic concepts of chess. These simple notions are not only useful in chess, but they will also help you understand critical thinking in general. Playing chess is one of the most entertaining ways to exercise your mind!Learn to play chess! We teach you from the very first steps. Get acquainted with the chess board, master the movement of the pieces, learn to read and write the moves, and understand the checkmate. We offer you games and exercises for learning interactively and effortlessly. In addition, we will also teach you the fundamentals and the basic concepts of chess. These simple notions are not only useful in chess, but they will also help you understand critical thinking in general. Playing chess is one of the most entertaining ways to exercise your mind!

Learn chess! Initiation

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Enjoy classical games and the history of chess. This section contains a series of annotated master games that are greatly instructive. Besides, you will find stories of relating to chess games, as well as stories of chess events and personalities. Classics fulfill a multiple role: on the one hand, they motivate the student and provide role models; on the other, they are a source of technical ideas for analysis. Moreover, the history of chess has an intrinic cultural value. You don't need to be a chess master to have an interest in it. The idea is to learn from the experience of the masters, past and present.

Explore the History of Chess!

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Visit the Chess and Mind library! In this section you will find multimedia materials about chess: videos, photos, game viewers, classical books etc. Not only you will learn chess with them, but you will also be able to explore chess culture and history. Chess has a centernarian history, and it is the most popular intelectual game in the world. Every day, millions of games are played, but its possibilities are virtually unlimited. Enjoy it!

Learn chess! Multimedia resources

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We offer you practica advice to improve your chess! In this segment, you will find tutorials, guides, lists and other resources to improve your chess level: training methods, opening preparation, nutrition, físical conditioning... Experts and chess masters inform you on how to improve all aspects of chess preparation, based on science and personal experience. Our advice is aimed to players of all levels, including elite players!

Learn chess! Expert advice

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Quick guide to learn chess

 

1. Learn chess from the experts

It is well-known that the advice of masters can be very beneficial in one's beginnings. However, even advanced players may benefit from the feedback and the expertise of their colleagues. Nevertheless, don't limit yourself to following guidelines. Experiment and try your own ideas. Trust but verify!

2. Use a variety of resources to learn chess

Utilize physical materials as well as virtual ones: videos, software, online resources etc. In chess, like in other disciplines, the learning is more enjoyable and memorable when it's multisensory. In addition, exposing yourself to different media offers you different perspectives and relatable elements. In other words, the more complete and diverse the experience is, the better!

3. Study the classics of chess

Like any other intellectual discipline, chess has experimented a cultural evolution. Ideas, styles and methods did not come out of thin air. Future generations have the privilege to benefit from all this cultural heritage. On top of that, the ideas from our ancestors get to us well-selected, distilled and improved. There is no better way to learn!

4. Master the fundamentals

Es casi imposible exagerar la importancia de una buena base en ajedrez. Algunos maestros incluso bromean diciendo que en ajedrez gana el que mejor se sabe las reglas. El ajedrez es un juego de lógica. Por lo tanto, al igual que las matemáticas, en ajedrez las conclusiones se construyen de ideas más simples. Trata de entender a fondo los conceptos más simples.

5. Not only study, also train!

It is natural to think that being chess and intellectual activity, one makes progress by studying. Actually, competitive chess is an ability! You will need more and more practice along with your learning. Work on mastering basic tactics, endgames, strategic concepts, and practice your openings repertoire. Trabaja en dominar bien las tácticas básicas, finales, conceptos estratégicos, y practica tu repertorio de aperturas.

6. Enjoy the process

According to Magnus Carlsen, the current Chess World Champion, this is the most important. Chess is a game, and as such it must be enjoyed. Moreover, enjoyment promotes motivation, and this contributes to perseverence. Chess is a complicated game, and mastery comes with time. The path is long, so enjoy it!

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