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Beginning Chess Lessons: Part 2

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Learn tips on how to become a great chess player in these free video clips that show you how to play the game of chess well and beat your opponents at board games.

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Summary: Chess is a strategy and logical deduction game between two players that is enjoyed by children and adults alike, from park benches to convention halls across the world. Though the game of chess has taken many variations over its long history, today's form involves black and white teams orchestrated by players and has even entered the digital age, as games and tournaments are played online and via email. Using a square board composed of grids and smaller squares, the game pits a queen's army against another's, and involves the use of strategic moves and techniques using the pieces to corner an opponent's queen. Using the king, rook, bishop, pawn and knight, players execute tactics to remove the challenger's pieces and restrict the queen to certain death.

In this free video clip series, our expert will explain the basic rules of the game of chess, explaining some basic moves and techniques to use when playing the game. Learn how to do moves such as the Queen's Gambit, Fool's Mate, and castling techniques. The game of chess is explained from the opening moves to the final pin in this informative online chess lesson.

About the Expert

Expert: Born in London, John Livingston was educated in England and Australia. Served 3 years in the
Royal Air Force. Sold textiles for 7 years in British West Africa. Has
been living in Los Angeles since 1979. Started playing chess at the age
of 8. Finalist in Australian Junior Championship. Played regularly at Tournaments
at competitive level. Constantly studying new opening variations, plays virtually
everyday with friends and at local competitions

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