Exchange in Chess

Exchange in Chess

An exchange is a swap of two pieces with the same value. Let’s see an example. Take a look at this position: White could capture the pawn in d5, but Black could take the White pawn back in d5. If this happens, this is called an EXCHANGE: a swap of two pieces of...
Looking Ahead in Chess

Looking Ahead in Chess

What really makes the difference in chess is thinking ahead: learn to think first, and only then move. Set up this position: We are playing a Capture The Flag game. What are White’s choices? White could either capture the pawn on d5 or move his pawn forward to...
The Pawn Game

The Pawn Game

The Pawn Game is one of the very first chess games you should practice when learning chess. The Pawn Game is based on the Capture the Flag rules. You play it with pawns only. It’s very easy to play, but try to keep in mind the three key chess strategy...
Quiz 4: How do Pawns Capture?

Quiz 4: How do Pawns Capture?

Practice how pawns capture with these 6 quizzes. Read below and then write your answer naming the square (or squares) where the White pawn (or pawns) should move to capture. Remember, White play going up and Black going down. (example: in Q1, White pawn should capture...