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Beginning Chess Lessons: Part 1: 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 details about the history of the game of chess in this free video clip on board games and strategy games.

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  2. Learn details about where you can go or look for to play a game of chess in this free video clip on board games and strategy games.

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  3. Learn tips on the details of a chess board and how to read it in this free video clip on board games and strategy games.

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  4. Learn tips on how to properly identify chess pieces in this free video clip on board games and strategy games.

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  5. Learn tips on the standardization of chess pieces in this free video clip on board games and strategy games.

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  6. Learn tips on how to move a pawn chess piece in this free video clip on board games and strategy games.

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  7. Learn tips on how to move a rook chess piece in this free video clip on board games and strategy games.

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  8. Learn tips on how to move a bishop chess piece in this free video clip on board games and strategy games.

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  9. Learn tips on how to move a queen chess piece in this free video clip on board games and strategy games.

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  10. Learn tips on how to move a king chess piece in this free video clip on board games and strategy games.

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  11. Learn tips on how to move a knight chess piece in this free video clip on board games and strategy games.

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  12. Learn tips on the strength of each chess piece in this free video clip on board games and strategy games.

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  13. Learn tips on how to choose who plays the black pieces and who plays the white in this free video clip on board games and strategy games.

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  14. Learn tips on what Queening is in this free video clip on board games and strategy games.

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  15. Learn tips on what Passing is in this free video clip on board games and strategy games.

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  16. Learn some more great tips on the game of chess 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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