March 2021 Invisible Army Rankings, Juniors and Adults. Have you improved your chess this month?
Tag Archives: chess for kids
Dominators: Telex Championship Results!
Telex Championship Results: Dominators – Winner: Aarav Gupta with 13/15 points
Dynamos: Telex Championship Results!
Telex Championship Results: Dynamos – Winner: Daniel Wright from Reigate Priory School
Experions: Telex Championship Results!
Telex Championship Results: Experions – Winner: Sammy Leakey from Parkside School
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.
Between a Rook and a Hard Place
Article by Martin O’Malley written for Mike Basman Chess about playing chess through a pandemic: virtual chess during lockdown.
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