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.
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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.
22/08/20 COMPETITION: checkmate in one move!
In this puzzle, whoever’s turn it is to move (white or black) can checkmate in one. Note that the bottom left corner of the board is ‘a1’. Do you think you know the answers? Send them in to us! We will publish the answers, and names of all those who sent us the correct solutions,Continue reading “22/08/20 COMPETITION: checkmate in one move!”
15/08/20 Puzzle: Solution
In this puzzle, whoever’s turn it is to move (white or black) can checkmate in one. Well done to everyone who attempted Week 2’s puzzle. If you sent in your answers, you received at least 1 point. If you sent in at least one correct solution you received 2 points, and those who sent inContinue reading “15/08/20 Puzzle: Solution”
15/08/20 COMPETITION: checkmate in one move!
In this puzzle, whoever’s turn it is to move (white or black) can checkmate in one. Note that the bottom left corner of the board is ‘a1’. Do you think you know the answers? Send them in to us! We will publish the answers, and names of all those who sent us the correct solutions,Continue reading “15/08/20 COMPETITION: checkmate in one move!”
08/08/20 Puzzle: Solution
In this puzzle, whoever’s turn it is to move (white or black) can checkmate in one. A big thank you to everyone who sent in solutions this week! Everyone who sent in their answers received at least 1 point. If you sent in at least one correct solution you received 2 points, and those withContinue reading “08/08/20 Puzzle: Solution”
08/08/20 COMPETITION: checkmate in one move!
In this puzzle, whoever’s turn it is to move (white or black) can checkmate in one. Do you think you know the answers? Send them in to us! We will publish the answers, and names of all those who sent us the correct solutions, in our blog next week (if you would rather not beContinue reading “08/08/20 COMPETITION: checkmate in one move!”
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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