About Chess (Essentials) : How to Play
How to set up a chess board, move the pieces, castle, capture, checkmate, and more. About Chess (Essentials) : Basic Concepts
Learning the rules of chess isn't enough to win games. Here's what every chess player should know. Rules from Lasker's 'Manual of Chess'
A world champion teaches the basics. After you've read this article, follow the other links under 'Beginner'. From Chess Central. Chess Tutorial
Starts with rules and notation, then introduces tactics and openings. When you've learned this material, you're no longer a beginner. From Chess Corner. Chess Doctor by Bob Ogden
Downloads, secrets, strategy, and forums for instruction. Chess For Beginners
The basic rules of chess, other important rules, winning methods, and winning techniques. The Basics of Chess
Introduction to the game for beginners plus 50 positions of increasing difficulty with hints and answers. 50 Chess Games for Beginners
Tutorial for new players with annotated examples of games showing tactics and strategies. Free competition for visitors. Practice playing
Practice playing against a computer program. It's strong, but not too strong; click 'Settings' if you want easier. When you're done with that, try a server-based game against a real opponent on the same site! USCF Clock Rules
'Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About The USCF's New Clock Rules, But Were Afraid To Ask.'
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