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...
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 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...
Let’s talk about chessboard and pawns in the first lesson. In the 1st lesson you will learn: Chessboard: basic position The names of the squares How Pawns move and 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...
