Chess for Beginners

Bigger, Better, Smarter

Posted on22. Jul, 2009 by beginnerChesster.

The beginner chess site is growing with more content being added weekly. A summary of the progress made in the last month includes:

Better examples and chess board layout graphics.
More concise and clearer text.
Addition of articles. As well as our existing articles, there are plans on adding several more very soon. We are excited some of [...]

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First Move Advantage

Posted on11. Jul, 2009 by beginnerChesster.

We have just released our latest article explaining the theory behind first move advantage. This theory simply states that white has an advantage as white always moves first. Although statistically true, the article concludes by proposing that the advantage is insignificant when playing at the casual level.
The article abstract follows:
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Chess Pocket Guide

Posted on09. Jul, 2009 by beginnerChesster.

We have just released a 2-page pocket guide essential for any would-be chess beginner.
The guide contains information on each piece, the way each chess piece moves and initial board configuration.
Head on over to the beginnerchess.org articles section and download it now.

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Our First lesson is ready!

Posted on05. Jul, 2009 by beginnerChesster.

The first in a series of beginner chess lessons is finally complete and ready to road test.
After a mammoth effort by our team, we feel that we have the right blend of information and entertainment to help the beginner find their way through the maze of chess terminology, rules and strategy.
Our first lesson is designed [...]

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