CHESS How-To Videos & Articles

Follow these chess tutorials to learn all about chess with WonderHowTo's collection of free how-to videos and articles, like Always win in napkin chess, Avoid common chess mistakes, and Play chess like Napoleon Bonaparte.

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How to always win in napkin chess

Always win in napkin chess

This week: a rigged game of skill & a simple sucker bet! Check out this video if you want to learn how to beat anyone in a simple game that ...more

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How to avoid common chess mistakes

Avoid common chess mistakes

I bet you just can't win a game of chess, can you? You're probably rushing yourself, or not protecting your pieces. Well, in this video ...more

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How to play chess like Napoleon Bonaparte

Play chess like Napoleon Bonaparte

Check out this chess video tutorial from Grandmaster Alexandra Kosteniuk on how to play chess like Napoleon Bonaparte. This chess game is ...more

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How to play chess with help from Morphy's immortal game

Play chess with help from Morphy's immortal game

Grandmaster Alexandra Kosteniuk sharpens your chess playing skills in ...more

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How to play the strategic board game chess with the basics

Play the strategic board game chess with the basics

Learn how to play chess with 2005 Missouri Scholastic Chess Champion ...more

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How to play xiangqi, also known as Chinese chess

Play xiangqi, also known as Chinese chess

Chinese chess is the world’s most popular board game. Chinese chess, also known as xiangqi, has been played throughout East Asia for over ...more

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How to checkmate in three moves on your chess game

Checkmate in three moves on your chess game

Grandmaster Alexandra Kosteniuk shows you in this chess video tutorial, how to checkmate in three moves. This mate in three moves problem ...more

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How to move and capture game pieces in chess

Move and capture game pieces in chess

Well, if you know how to move the game pieces on your chess board, then you're probably getting a little better at chess. Now see the basic ...more

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How to use chess notation to record your moves

Use chess notation to record your moves

Watch this video if you want to record your moves in a chess game. Using simple chess notation, you will be recording your moves in no time ...more

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How to use common tactics in a chess game

Use common tactics in a chess game

Do you have a long term plan? A strategy? You might want one if you're going to win a game of chess. Well, watch this video to get an ...more

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How to use king pawn openings and general strategy in chess

Use king pawn openings and general strategy in chess

This chess lesson will show you the king pawn openings, not to mention ...more

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How to use the chess Greco's Attack in the Italian Game

Use the chess Greco's Attack in the Italian Game

In this chess lesson, you'll learn how to do Greco's Attack in the ...more

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How to use the removing the guard tactic in a game of chess

Use the removing the guard tactic in a game of chess

Want to "remove the guard" in your chess endgame? Well, look no ...more

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How to use the special moves for your game pieces in chess

Use the special moves for your game pieces in chess

You know the basics of moving the game pieces on the board and ...more

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How to use the two knights chess defense in the Italian Game

Use the two knights chess defense in the Italian Game

See in this Italian Game lesson how to do the Two Knights Defense and ...more

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How to use the overworked defender tactic in a game of chess

Use the overworked defender tactic in a game of chess

Ever here of the "overworked" defender" chess move? Of course you ...more

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How to avoid losing at chess by cleaning up your mistakes

Avoid losing at chess by cleaning up your mistakes

Are you using the Queen too much, or attacking with one piece at a ...more

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How to check, checkmate, and stalemate in a chess game

Check, checkmate, and stalemate in a chess game

So, you know how to move those pesky chess pieces around on the board ...more

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How to checkmate a king with your king and two rooks in chess

Checkmate a king with your king and two rooks in chess

Are you in the endgame of your chess game? Are you chasing that king ...more

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How to checkmate the king with the "king in a box" in chess

Checkmate the king with the "king in a box" in chess

Got just a rook and a king left? Or do you just like those chess ...more

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