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Mike Basman’s YouTube Chess Lessons
Many of you are now aware that on Wednesday afternoons, between 1pm-2pm (in UK) Mike Basman now livestreams a chess lesson onto our Twitch account. On Wednesday afternoons these livestreams are uploaded to our YouTube account. You can watch our most recent livestream below: In the first half of each livestream (approximately half an hour)Continue reading “Mike Basman’s YouTube Chess Lessons”
Mike Basman now on Twitch!
Introducing Mike Basman on Twitch and Youtube!
A Deadly Opening Trap from Black!
Mike Basman and Chess Ambassadors produced this video about the ‘Oh My God’ Chess Trap (that’s the real name!). Have a look at the video to see what happens!
Understanding Algebraic Notation (Modern Chess Recording)
How to record your chess moves in algebraic notation. A thorough walk-through with quizzes to help you test your knowledge, written by Olivia Smithies for Mike Basman Chess.
Chess Notation: cheat sheet!
Cheat sheet – how to record your chess moves using algebraic notation. Perfect if you’re new to recording your moves, want to double check a rule, or need some help deciphering your chess book. Article written by Olivia Smithies.
Mike Basman's Chess Shop 