Why your opponent’s last move matters
A beginner-friendly process for reading what changed before you decide what to do next.
Read article →The Bankhead Chess journal
Lessons for the board—and beyond it.
Beginner instruction, the Garner Rules, parent guidance, school resources, and stories from Atlanta chess culture.
How every chess piece moves
A simple guide to movement, captures, value, and each piece’s role.
Read article →Play your first complete chess game
Learn setup, turns, check, checkmate, stalemate, castling, and promotion.
Read article →Five tactical patterns every beginner should know
Train your eyes to see forks, pins, skewers, discovered attacks, and loose pieces.
Read article →How to help a child learn chess without taking over
Use questions, routines, and reflection to build confidence and independence.
Coming soonHow to start a school chess club
A practical checklist for staffing, equipment, recruiting, lessons, and healthy competition.
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