How to Play Chess: Video Series

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In this free video clip series, our expert will explain the finer points of the game of chess, demonstrating and discussing the rules, strategies and moves that everyone from beginners to experts can learn from.

There are 15 videos in this series:

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  1. Learn an overview of the playing pieces in the game of chess in this free instructional video on playing chess.

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  2. Learn some important tips for opening moves playing chess in this free instructional video on playing chess.

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  3. Learn the King's Pawn opening move in the game of chess from an expert in this free instructional video on playing chess.

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  4. Learn how to use the Queen's Pawn opening move in the game of chess from an expert in this free instructional video on playing chess.

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  5. Learn the Queen's Gambit move in the game of chess from an expert in this free instructional video on playing chess.

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  6. Learn about the center of the board in the game of chess from an expert in this free instructional video on playing chess.

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  7. Learn about the Queen and King's Bishop strategy in the game of chess from an expert in this free instructional video on playing chess.

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  8. Learn the castling technique in the game of chess from an expert in this free instructional video on playing chess.

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  9. Learn about trading pieces during a chess game in the game of chess from an expert in this free instructional video on playing chess.

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  10. Learn the strategy known as the Fool's Mate in the game of chess from an expert in this free instructional video on playing chess.

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  11. Learn how to avoid the Fool's Mate in the game of chess from an expert in this free instructional video on playing chess.

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  12. Learn how to use the knight to make a fork during a chess match in the game of chess from an expert in this free instructional video on playing chess.

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  13. Learn about the end of the game in the game of chess from an expert in this free instructional video on playing chess.

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  14. Learn about various types of literature and learning tools for chess players from an expert in this free instructional video on playing chess.

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  15. Learn more about the end stages of the game, and conclusion in the game of chess from an expert in this free instructional video on playing chess.

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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.

 
About the Presenter

Ken Portnoy Ken is a full time teacher at California State University in Northridge and an avid game player. He's quite proficient in numerous games like chess, Stratego, and hearts: games which involve strategy. Ken has played in several Stratego tournaments and is a great fan of the game.dkdk

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