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The Why and How of Chess – A Gentle Introduction
Welcome to the world of chess! Whether you are completely new to the game or looking to brush up on the rules, this guide will walk you through the motivations for playing and the essential rules you need to know.
The Why: Motivations
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Motivations behind playing chess
Discover the intellectual, social, and competitive reasons millions love this game.
The How: Gentle Introduction for Newcomers
Master the basics of board setup and piece movement.
- Introduction to the Chess Pieces
- How the more advanced pieces move
- Check and Checkmate Introduction
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Castling Introduction
A special move to protect your king and activate your rook.
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En Passant Introduction
The tricky "in passing" pawn capture rule explained.
- How games are won
- How games are drawn
Correspondence Style Chess
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Why Correspondence (Daily) Style Chess?
Learn the benefits of playing "slow chess" where you have days to make a move.
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