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Beginning Chess Lessons: Part 2: Video Series

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Learn tips on how to become a great chess player in these free video clips that show you how to play the game of chess well and beat your opponents at board games.

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  1. Learn tips on what the objective of a chess game is in this free video clip on board games and strategy games.

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  2. Learn tips on how to get out of check in a chess game in this free video clip on board games and strategy games.

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  3. Learn tips on what a stalemate is in a chess game in this free video clip on board games and strategy games.

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  4. Learn tips on what to do in a draw in a chess game in this free video clip on board games and strategy games.

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  5. Learn tips on how to choose a move in a chess game in this free video clip on board games and strategy games.

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  6. Learn tips on how to choose a move under time limits in a chess game in this free video clip on board games and strategy games.

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  7. Learn tips on what castling is and how to do it in a chess game in this free video clip on board games and strategy games.

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  8. Learn tips on better understanding chess notations and what they are in a chess game in this free video clip on board games and strategy games.

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  9. Learn tips on chess notations and what they are in a chess game in this free video clip on board games and strategy games.

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  10. Learn tips on the elements of a chess game in this free video clip on board games and strategy games.

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  11. Learn tips on how to develop a chess game in this free video clip on board games and strategy games.

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  12. Learn tips on how to choose chess material in this free video clip on board games and strategy games.

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  13. Learn tips on how to protect your king in a chess game in this free video clip on board games and strategy games.

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  14. Learn tips on how to structure your pawns in a chess game in this free video clip on board games and strategy games.

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  15. Learn some final tips on how to play a chess game well and how to improve your play in this free video clip on board games and strategy games.

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Chess is a strategy and logical deduction game between two players that is enjoyed by children and adults alike, from park benches to convention halls across the world. Though the game of chess has taken many variations over its long history, today's form involves black and white teams orchestrated by players and has even entered the digital age, as games and tournaments are played online and via email. Using a square board composed of grids and smaller squares, the game pits a queen's army against another's, and involves the use of strategic moves and techniques using the pieces to corner an opponent's queen. Using the king, rook, bishop, pawn and knight, players execute tactics to remove the challenger's pieces and restrict the queen to certain death.

In this free video clip series, our expert will explain the basic rules of the game of chess, explaining some basic moves and techniques to use when playing the game. Learn how to do moves such as the Queen's Gambit, Fool's Mate, and castling techniques. The game of chess is explained from the opening moves to the final pin in this informative online chess lesson.

 
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John Livingstone Born in London, John Livingston was educated in England and Australia. Served 3 years in the Royal Air Force. Sold textiles for 7 years in British West Africa. Has been living in Los Angeles since 1979. Started playing chess at the age of 8. Finalist in Australian Junior Championship. Played regularly at Tournaments at competitive level. Constantly studying new opening variations, plays virtually everyday with friends and at local competitionsdkdk

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