The Best Chess Openings For Beginners
If you’ve searched “best chess openings for beginners” before, you’ve probably landed on articles listing 10, 15, even 20 different openings — each with long move trees, names you can’t pronounce, and the implicit message that you need to learn all of them. You don’t. In fact, learning too many openings is one of the […]
The Complete Chess Strategy Guide For Beginners
First things first. What exactly is Strategy? Strategy is the art of improving your position over time. It’s the collection of that guide which move to make when no forcing moves like checks, captures or attacks are available. Strategy answers the question: “What am I trying to achieve?” If you’re a beginner under 1500, I […]
What Is the London System — And Why Should You Play It?
If you’ve ever played 1.d4 and immediately felt unsure what to do next, you’re not alone. At the under-1500 level, most players either: The London System solves this problem. It is a simple, solid, and extremely reliable chess opening for White that works almost regardless of what Black does. In my own experience coaching club […]
How to Win in Chess: A Beginner’s Guide to Winning More Games
This guide breaks down exactly how to win at chess, whether you’re brand new to the board or stuck at a frustrating plateau. It’s what’s worked for me, and what I teach my students. The Misconception: You Can’t “Always” Win Let’s clear something up immediately: no strategy, opening, or trick will guarantee you win every […]