Note* this page was created by Justin. This website is meant to help students who want to study the fundamentals of chess. In this website you will learn various basic fundamentals, as well as visit other websites to help improve necessary skills. Chess is a game that takes years to learn and a lifetime to master. It has been around since the 6th century AD, and many people have spent their lives devoted to learning as much as they can about strategy and principles. Chess is a game that require logic, analytics, and critical thinking skills. The highest official chess title is Grandmaster. Chess is a game played on an 8x8 board. Though it may seem easy to play, it is filled with complicated strategies and fundamentals. This webpage will aim to introduce you to the most basic of knowlege you need to know in order to play.
Now for an inspirational quote to make you want to play Chess
King | Queen | Rook | Knight | Bishop | Pawn | |
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Worth(in points) | lose if captured | 9 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | Starting # of pieces | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 |
Piece Movement | up,down,diagonal,left,right 1 tiles | up,down,diagonal,left,right maximum tiles | up,down maximum tiles | In L shapes, ex: 2 up 1 left, can also "jump" over pieces | Diagonal maximum tiless | 1 forward, 2 forward if at starting position, can capture pieces moving diagonal |
Additional information | King | Queen | Rook | Knight | Bishop | Pawn |
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These are the 2021 Chess Championship. Magnus Carlsen defeated Ian Nepomniachtchi with a 7.5 to 3.5 win. Studying these games will give you the opportunity to learn from the best players in the world. These grandmasters are extremely talented, and by studying their gameplay, you will learn much strategy.