Beginners

The Chessboard

Rules of Chess, how the pieces move

Watch a tutorial of how the pieces move

When starting out, it’s a good idea to play with fewer pieces. That way you can learn the movements one or two pieces at a time so it won’t be too confusing. We’ve put together a few possibilities right here.

Doing chess puzzles is good way to progress. We recommend starting here:
Chess Puzzles – Level 1

Resources for chess teachers:

These puzzles have been developed for many years, and used by champions.

How the chess pieces move – Coloringbook (USA-version) – Free download
How the chess pieces move – Colouringbook (UK-version) – Free download