Learn Chess

Instructions Step 1: Learn computer chess terms Learn computer chess terms. An engine is a part of a chess program responsible for game play. A chess user interface is a game’s graphic representation. TIP: A chess user interface program is separate from, yet complementary to, the chess engine. Step 2: Buy a commercial version of …

Instructions Step 1: Learn computer chess terms Learn computer chess terms. A “Chess Engine” recommends moves and provides evaluation scores for chess positions; “PGN” is a format that records game moves in ASCII; and “ELO Rating” is a player skill-level rating feature. Step 2: Download a free GUI for Rybka Download a free GUI, or …

Instructions Step 1: Develop all your pieces Develop all of your pieces at the start of the chess game by moving them onto the best squares. Don’t just focus on one piece. TIP: Consult a reference book or DVD, or the Encyclopedia of Chess Openings, to learn more about opening moves in chess. Step 2: …

Instructions Step 1: Learn Chess960 terms Learn Chess960 terms. “Array” is the initial arrangement of pieces on a board. A “starting piece” is a chess piece that’s part of the initial array. TIP: The “960” in Chess960 refers to the 960 possible starting moves in a game. Step 2: Study a numbered chess board diagram …

Instructions Step 1: Learn the signs Learn the symbol for each piece. Each major piece is indicated by a capital letter. There is no symbol for pawns. Step 2: Learn the symbols for squares Learn the symbol for each square. The rows are numbered one to eight from white’s perspective. The columns are indicated by …

Instructions Step 1: Set up the queens and kings Place the board so the right corner square, nearer to you, is white. Put the queens on their corresponding colors in the back row: white, four squares from the left, and black, four squares from the right. Step 2: Set up the rest of the board …