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20 Chess Puzzles on Mate in 1

2012-04-08T20:36:00.010+03:00

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At the bottom of this page you can find chess video which contains 20 chess puzzles on mate in 1. Usually, it is not difficult for the chess player to find the correct solution in the mate in 1 position. But when you are limited in time, mating in 1 may be not so easy.

The following is more information on the chess video below. As it was said, the video is 20 chess puzzles on mate in 1, and it must be a good chess practice for the beginner or intermediate chess player to solve the puzzles on mate in 1 in the environment of limited time.

All chess puzzles on mate in 1, which are shown in the video, are not so difficult. Each puzzle will be displayed for 10-12 seconds. After this, you will see the only correct solution. There are no more than 4-8 chess pieces on the board. Play as White and Mate in 1.

Now you are ready to see the video which contains 20 chess puzzles on mate in 1. The video is 6 minutes long. To start the video and to begin solving the mate in 1 puzzles, click the Play button below:

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Chess Video | The Power of Zugzwang

2011-05-30T14:22:00.012+03:00

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This chess video is dedicated to a chess tactic called zugzwang. Do you know what the chess zugzwang is all about? Have you used the zugzwang in a real chess game? See the video below to learn more on this chess tactic. The video is named "The Power of Zugzwang."

Before seeing the chess video, you are recommended to read the following information which will give you more general data on the zugzwang... What does the word of Zugzwang stand for? The word of Zugzwang is a German word. From German, it means "compulsion to move."

Zugzwang is a combination of 2 German words. Zug is "a move" and Zwang is "compulsion" or "force." Now you are closer to getting one of the best chess tactics. In chess, zugzwang is a chess tactic used to create the position in which the opponent has only bad moves...

Now you are ready to see this chess video on the zugzwang tactic. The video runs 3 minutes and 45 seconds. First read a definition of zugzwang, then learn the power of zugzwang on the example of 3 chess puzzles. To start the video, click the Play button below:

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Chess Practice | Unknown Way of Draw

2011-02-24T11:30:00.014+02:00

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This chess video is a chess practice. The name of the video is "Chess: Learn Unknown Way of Draw," and it will show a chess puzzle that you have never seen before. Try to solve the puzzle and learn unknown way of draw in chess. The puzzle must be useful to be learn.

The following is more information on the puzzle. White to move and draw. White: King and 4 pawns. Black: King, 4 pawns and bishop. White cannot draw this position using the stalemate idea. White cannot draw the position using the idea of threatening the pawn promotion.

How can White draw the above position? You will learn the unknown way of drawing in chess, and it is better to see once... The video runs 2:53. At first, it will display the chess puzzle in question. White to move and draw. Play as White and try to solve it by yourself.

The video provides 30 seconds for solving the puzzle. Then you will see the correct solution. Don't worry, if the correct solution to the puzzle is not found... At last, you will see why the final position is a draw. To start the video, just click the Play button below:

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You have seen the chess video on unknown way of draw in chess. Pushing out, blockage, the bishop of different color. You learned - You know this method now. It happens rarely, but it's better to know it before. Thank you for visiting chess-video.blogspot.com!

Chess Tactics All

2011-02-01T13:24:00.014+02:00

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This chess video is devoted to chess tactics. The name of the video is "Chess Tactics All," and it will give a general picture on all tactics used in chess with the real examples on each tactic. To get it visible, it is better to see the below video once.

What are chess tactics? Chess tactics are to limit the opponent options and get quick chess profit. Usually, it is extra chess material. Chess tactics are the opposition to chess strategy which has long time tasks. All chess tactics are build around the following 14 blocks:

• Fork. • Pin. • Skewer. • Discovered Attack. • Battery.
• Undermining. • Overloading. • Deflection. • Interference.
• Sacrifice. • Zugzwang. • Zwischenzug. • Stalemate. • Windmill.

Zugzwang is a German word which means "compulsion to move." In chess, it is a tactic used to create the position when the opponent has no good moves to move. Zwischenzug is a German word too. In chess, it is a tactic of using the intermediate move to win.

Another name of skewer is X-ray attack. Another name of undermining is removal of the guard. Pin is similar to skewer. But unlike pin, in skewer the more valuable piece is first on row. See examples on each tactic. To start the video, click the Play button below:

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Rook v. Rook & Pawn | Main Position Black to Draw

2011-01-31T14:50:00.010+02:00

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Today's chess video is dedicated to the rook v. rook & pawn endgame, which is the most common ending in chess. The name of the video is "Rook v. Rook & Pawn. Main Position Black to Draw," and seeing it is important for learning how to play the rook endgame.

The video shows a fundamental position in the rook v. rook & pawn endgame. The position is as follows: The weaker Black King is before the pawn - not behind it. The pawn and the stronger White King did not cross the 6th rank (3rd rank for Black, if Black is stronger).

In the above position, Black can draw this rook endgame in several ways. Under his move, Black has 2 ways of draw. The video will show only way 1, which is easier to learn. Way 2 is not shown because of many complications. If White to move, Black has only 1 way of draw.

The video runs as one unit. At the beginning, it introduces the initial position. Black: king and rook. White: king, rook and pawn. The video shows 2 ways of how Black can draw under 3 different scenarios... To start the video, just click the Play button below:

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See the links to all chess videos on rook v. rook & pawn endgame:

• Rook Endgame and "Building a Bridge"
• Rook & Pawn v. Rook. How to Win 2 Positions
• Rook v. Rook & Pawn. Main Position & Black Blunder

Rook v. Rook & Pawn | Main Position & Black Blunder

2011-01-21T19:03:00.012+02:00

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Today's chess video is dedicated to the rook v. rook & pawn endgame, which is the most common ending in chess. The name of the video is "Rook v. Rook & Pawn. Main Position & Black Blunder." The video is not completed - It is only part I, and part II of this video will follow.

The video shows one of the most important positions in the rook v. rook & pawn endgame. The position is as follows: The weaker King is before the pawn - not behind it. The pawn and the stronger White King did not cross the 6th rank (3rd rank for Black, if Black is stronger).

For the weaker player in the rook v. rook & pawn endgame, it is important to keep his or her King before the opponent pawn but not behind it. The weaker player must draw such positions. Also, the weaker player must avoid a typical blunder which is shown in the video.

This chess video includes the next 2 parts: Part I is titled "Main Position." It shows an important position for the rook v. rook & pawn endgame. Part II is titled "Black Can Draw It." It shows the first correct moves to draw. To start the video, click the Play button below:

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You saw a video on the rook v. rook & pawn endgame. You learned a main position that is very important for this ending. You learned the Black blunder. You understood that the weaker player could draw this position in several ways... The next video will show you how to draw.

Rook & Pawn v. Rook | How to Win 2 Positions

2011-01-14T15:05:00.031+02:00

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This chess video is dedicated to the rook endgame - and namely to the rook and pawn v. rook ending. The name of the video is "Rook & Pawn v. Rook: How to Win 2 Positions." The video will show in a visible way how to win 2 typical positions in the rook endgame.

The following is short description of 2 typical positions. White is stronger in both. Position 1. White: King, rook and a pawn. King outside, the rook on a8 blocking from promotion its own pawn on a7. Black: King and rook. The rook is attacking the White pawn from a1.

Position 2. White: King, rook and a pawn. King outside, the rook on a8 blocking from promotion its own pawn on a7. Black: King and rook. The rook is attacking the White pawn but from b7, the Black King is closer. Position 1 and Position 2 have 2 different ways of winning.

The chess video is simple in build and includes the following 2 parts: Part I is titled "How to Win Position 1." Part II is titled "How to Win Position 2." The introduction points out the importance of both positions. To start the video, click the Play button below:

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You have seen the chess video on rook ending - rook & pawn v. rook - and how to win 2 typical positions in this endgame. You are recommended to learn the winning tactics for the above 2 typical positions because the rook endings are the most common in chess.

Rook Endgame and "Building a Bridge"

2011-01-10T16:12:00.026+02:00

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Today's chess video is dedicated to the chess endgame - and namely to the rook endings. The name of the video is "Rook Endgame and Building a Bridge." This chess video will show you in a visible way how to win some rook endings using the building a bridge techniques.

What is the building a bridge tactics in chess? This is a maneuver used by the stronger player in some rook endings (rook and pawn vs rook) to win the endgame. "Building a bridge" is using the rook to shield its own King from upcoming checks and promote the pawn.

It was the legendary Nimzovich who was the first to call this maneuver as "building a bridge." Building a bridge may be success only when the opponent King is apart of the pawn by 2 columns at least. To get the idea, you are recommended to see the next video.

The video in question is made up of 3 parts. Part I will propose you to win a rook ending position in "usual way." Part II will explain what is "building a bridge." Part III will show you how it works in real. To start the video, click the Play button below:

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It is better to see once than to hear 100 times. You have seen the video on rook endgame and on the building a bridge techniques that is used in the rook endgame. You should learn this tactics because the rook endings are the most common in the game of chess.

Chess Endings | Bishop v. Bishop & Pawn | Same Color

2011-01-05T14:36:00.016+02:00

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Today's chess video is dedicated to the chess endgame - the bishop chess endings. Its name is "Bishop v. Bishop & Pawn. The Same Color". The video will show a few rules how to play the bishop endings where both chess players have the bishops of the same color.

The following is more to read in short on the topic before you see the video... The chess endings with the bishops of the different colors usually end in a draw. The chess endings with the bishops of the same color usually is a win or draw with 50/50 possibility.

When entering the bishop v. bishop & pawn (bishops the same color) ending, it is important to have the King close enough to the promoting pawn. If you a weaker party, more chances to take the pawn and draw. If stronger, more chances to promote the pawn and win.

The video below includes the introduction. It will show a chess game between 2 grandmasters on the bishops ending. Black has lost but missed a draw. Learn now how White has won and see how Black could draw... To start the video, just click the Play button below:

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It is better to see once than to hear 100 times.
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Knight Bishop Mate

2010-12-08T13:17:00.011+02:00

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Today's chess video is "Knight Bishop Mate". This video will show how to checkmate the lonely king with the king, knight and bishop. The knight bishop mate is the most difficult, and they consider that the chess beginner is not able to deliver such mate in a game.

According to the rules, if the chess player is not able to checkmate the opponent's lonely king with his king, knight and bishop within 50 moves, the result of the chess game is a draw. And sometimes, even Grandmasters miss the knight bishop mate for 50 moves...

The knight bishop mate is possible only at the corner which matches the color of the bishop. To checkmate, you should follow these 2 steps: 1. Drive the opponent's king to a correct corner. 2. Checkmate at the correct corner. Be careful to avoid stalemate at play.

Driving the opponent's king to a correct corner is a difficult task - very difficult... The video will show you which tactics to use. The video will show you the mating theory and a Grandmasters real game example. To start the video, click the Play button below:

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This mate is a nice coordinating practice in moving the king, knight and bishop.
For exact techniques of checkmating with the knight and bishop, see this video:
• A YouTube Video - Knight Bishop Mate

En Passant

2010-12-01T14:35:00.019+02:00

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This page presents a chess video on the en passant chess move which is made by the pawn. The title of the video is "En Passant." First you are welcome to read the below information which gives you more on the en passant move and prepares you for seeing the video.

En passant is the most rare and misty move in chess. "En Passant" is a French word. In chess, it means taking the "in passing" pawn. The en passant move or en passant capture is possible only on the pawn which has made the 2-square move from its start position in 1 go.

The en passant capture is made as if the taken pawn had moved only 1 square on. En passant may be made only at its first opportunity. No way back. This move is not mandatory - Mostly. But en passant is mandatory when it is the only way out of stalemate or check.

The en passant chess notation is usual (for example: dxc3, sometimes dxc3 e.p.). This move was introduced in the 15th century. In a game, there might be few en passant moves of White and Black. And now - the video. To start it, click the Play button below:

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Queen Endgame: 4 Chess Puzzles

2010-11-08T13:21:00.019+02:00

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The name of today's video is "Queen Endgame: 4 Chess Puzzles". You can find this chess video at the bottom of this page. The video is a chess practice on playing the Queen endgame. Short description of this video with 4 chess puzzles follows...

The video "Queen Endgame: 4 Chess Puzzles" is made up of 2 Parts. Part 1 is Introduction and Part 2, the main part of the video, is 4 chess puzzles on the Queen endgame. The video runs 2 minutes and 33 seconds. Play as White and Win each position.

For each Queen puzzle, you will have 12 seconds to solve. Then you will see the puzzle solution. The 4 Queen puzzles were selected to be interesting. Each puzzle has a typical solution: 2 moves to win, each begins with a check, the 2nd move is a checkmate.

Puzzle 1: Queen and bishop vs Queen. Puzzle 2: Queen and bishop vs Queen. Puzzle 3: Queen and knight vs Queen. Puzzle 4: Queen and knight vs Queen, knight, and 2 pawns. Puzzle 2 has 2 lines... To start the video - just click the Play button below:

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Windmill or See-Saw Chess Combination

2010-10-13T12:52:00.006+03:00

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The name of today's video is "Windmill or See-Saw Chess Combination": This chess video will show you a beautiful chess combination. The combination is usually conducted by the rook and bishop as a series of regular and discovered checks.

When conducting the Windmill or See-Saw chess combination the queen may replace the rook or bishop, but it happens rarely. The aim of the Windmill or See-Saw combination is winning massive amounts of chess material in effective way.

The combination is sometimes forerun by a sacrifice. In using this chess tactic, it is important to follow the correct sequence of moves: regular check - taking the opponent's piece at the discovered check - going back to check again...

Now you are ready to see this video. The video consists of the following 2 parts: Part 1 is introduction to the Windmill or See-Saw combination. Part 2 is a real example of the combination. To start the video - click the Play button below:

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Chess Calculation: The Square Rule

2010-09-28T20:38:00.036+03:00

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The name of today's video is "Chess Calculation: The Square Rule": This video will show you a chess calculation rule. The rule is named the Square Rule. The rule is used for quick calculation in chess and is useful in the king pawn endgame.

The king and pawn against the king. The pawn being supported by the king sometimes can be promoted, sometimes not. Sometimes the pawn can be promoted even unsupported... The Square Rule allows to quickly calculate if the Unsupported Pawn Can Be Promoted or Not.

The Square Rule works in the following way: 1. Build the Square. 2. If the king of the weaker party can enter the Square - No Promotion. 3. If the king of the weaker party cannot enter the Square - The Pawn is Promoted. You need 1-2 seconds to calculate.

Now you are ready to see this chess video. The video consists of the following 3 parts. Part 1 is introduction. Part 2 is explanation of the Square Rule. Part 3 is 4 examples how to use the Rule and quickly calculate. To start the video - just click the Play button below:

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Chess Puzzle: The Most Famous One

2010-07-01T21:35:00.006+03:00

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This chess endgame puzzle is considered the most famous in chess... Only 2 kings and 2 pawns on the chess board. Learn the Reti maneuver. White to Move and Draw. Author: Richard Reti. Year: 1921. To view this chess puzzle video, click the Play button below:

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Checkmate with Two Bishops

2010-05-22T19:03:00.017+03:00

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Video - Checkmate with Two Bishops: This chess video will show you how to checkmate with two bishops. The video is designed for chess beginners. The king and two bishops against the king. How to checkmate? It's better once to see than to hear 100 times about...

Before you see the video, please read the following. The checkmate with two bishops is easy, but it may take a dozen of moves to checkmate. The checkmate with two bishops is always possible. But this checkmate is possible only in a corner of the chess board.

The next is simple checkmate procedures. First, put the two bishops at adjacent lines. Second, push your opponent's king towards a corner of the chess board - in which you want to checkmate. Third, checkmate in the corner but be very careful to avoid any stalemate.

Now you are ready to see this checkmate video. Its name is Checkmate with Two Bishops, and the video consists of 2 parts. Part 1 is general provisions and checkmate procedures. Part 2 is checkmate example. To start the video - just click the Play button below:

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You saw the video, and you have got how to checkmate with two bishops. After this, you are recommended to have a short practice on the chess board. Just the short practice of checkmating with two bishops from different initial positions... Thank you!

Queen vs Rook

2010-03-05T09:25:00.020+02:00

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Queen vs Rook Video: This chess video will help you learn the Queen vs Rook endgame. You can locate this video on this page, just 1 click down. The video runs 3:35, and it will show you in a visible way almost all you need to know on playing this chess endgame. Queen vs Rook...

Before seeing the video, you are recommended to read this short introduction. The Queen vs Rook chess endgame is considered as winning for the stronger party. In some rare positions the weaker party is able to draw using the stalemate idea. You'll see these 3 typical positions.

At the chess master level, they don't play this endgame to the end at all. One of the chess player say, "I quit" or "I propose a draw", depending on the position. For the chess beginner, the Queen vs Rook endgame is not an easy one. Even if you plays with the Queen...

Now you are ready to see the video. Within it, you'll see 3 rare typical positions when the weaker party is able to draw. You'll see how to win for the stronger party. Please pay attention to the "Watch This!" sign... To start the video - click the Play button below:

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The following is 3-step memo guide how to win this endgame:
• Approach Your King first.
• Make the Rook leave its King.
• Pick up the Rook or Checkmate.

Now you know how to win, now you know how to draw. Please try to remember 3 typical positions, which were shown in the video, when stalemate is possible. The Queen vs Rook endgame has been learned... Thank you!

Winning Chess Endgames - Queen vs Pawn

2010-02-19T11:26:00.017+02:00

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Winning Chess Endgames - Queen vs Pawn - Video: This video covers the Queen vs Pawn chess endgames. The video will show you how to play the typical endgame positions in which the Queen fights against a Pawn, and the Pawn is just 1 step before being promoted...

What are the results of the Queen vs Pawn endgame? Is it easy to win it for the stronger party? Is it difficult to draw this endgame for the weaker party? It depends on the position. There 3 typical endgame positions you should consider: Bishop Pawn, Rook Pawn, Other Pawn...

The endgame positions Queen vs Bishop Pawn and Queen vs Rook Pawn must be drawing for the weaker party. The position Queen vs Other Pawn must be winning for the stronger party. The winning probability is 50/50. Position permitted, winning this endgame is not difficult...

The Winning Chess Endgames - Queen vs Pawn video will show you 3 typical positions, how to win this endgame for the stronger party, and how to draw it for the weaker party... To start the video and to learn the Queen vs Pawn endgame, just click the Play button below:

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The following is some knowledge on the Queen vs Pawn endgame:
• The endgame's result depends on the type of the position.
• The positions with Bishop and Rook Pawns are drawing.

• The positions with Other Pawns are winning.
• To win, make the opponent's King block its own Pawn...
• To draw, use the Stalemate idea...

How to Checkmate with a Rook

2010-02-07T10:08:00.028+02:00

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How to Checkmate with a Rook Video: This chess video will show you how to checkmate the opponent's King with your own King and only one Rook - no more chess pieces on the board. The video will display the checkmate technique and one real checkmate example.

Checkmating with only one Rook may be difficult for chess beginners. And it is important to learn the topic before you sit down at the chess board... Please see the video first. Then you can find the explanation on the checkmate technique in writing - just below the video.

The video will give you a visible way to learn the Checkmate with One Rook topic. All the moves are graphically explained and supported with the running text... To start the video How to Checkmate with a Rook - just click the Play button below:

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The following is the rules How to Checkmate with a Rook:
• Drive the opponent's King to the edge of the board.
• Cut off the opponent's King with your Rook.

• Place your King at opposition to the opponent's King.
• Note: At a corner, you may checkmate without opposition.
• In any position, it takes no more than 16 moves to checkmate...

Chess Castling

2009-12-22T22:21:00.044+02:00

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Chess Castling Video: The video below will help you learn Chess Castling... Chess Castling is the only move in chess where 2 pieces moves at the same time... Chess Castling is the most difficult move to understand because of many rules and conditions being applied...

The following is the recommended course to learn Castling and some additional info. You are advised to see the video first. Then you can find the explanation on this chess move in writing - just below the video. The video will give you a visible way to learn this chess move...

Within this chess video, you will see:
• What is Castling is and how to make this move correctly.
• Castling notation, types, conditions, rules, and more...

The video is designed for chess beginners. It consists of 7 short parts and displays one useful example at the end. All the statements are graphically explained and supported with the running text... To start the Chess Castling video - click the Play button below:

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The following is a reference on Chess Castling in writing:
• Castling is one move where the King and a Rook move at the same time.
• There are 2 types of Castling: Castling Short and Castling Long.

• Chess notation: 0-0 for Castling Short and 0-0-0 for Castling Long.
• Only one Castling is Allowed for one chess game for each party.
• There are 5 Conditions under which Castling is Not allowed.

• Condition 1: The King or a Rook has moved from its original position, Not allowed.
• Condition 2: There is a chess piece between the King and a Rook, Not allowed.
• Condition 3: The King is in check, Not allowed.

• Condition 4: The King would be in check after Castling, Not allowed.
• Condition 5: The King would move via an attacked square, Not allowed.
• To castle correctly, the chess player should follow these 2 steps.

• Step 1: The chess player should move the King 2 squares toward a Rook.
• Step 2: Then he should move the Rook onto the square over which the King crossed.
• Castling is handy: It provides the King Safety and Rook Development.

The following is more details on this chess move to learn: If the King has moved – Castling is Not allowed at all. If the left Rook has moved – Castling Long is Not allowed at all, but Castling Short is still Allowed, and via verse…

If the Rook is being attacked or if the Rook would move via an attacked square, Castling is Allowed. Please remember that Castling is very useful chess move espesially at the beginning of the chess game: It is recommended to castle between the 5th and 10th move.

Chess Endgame Training | A Henri Rinck's Puzzle

2009-12-02T09:20:00.016+02:00

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Chess Endgame Training | A Henri Rinck's Puzzle is a chess endgame puzzle compiled as chess video. You can find this chess video below. It will display a chess puzzle created by the famous chess composer Henri Rinch. The puzzle was first published in the year 1903.

Try to solve this video puzzle "without touching the chess pieces on the chess board." At first, the initial puzzle position will be shown for 3 seconds. Then, the video will show you the first correct move how to solve the puzzle. Play as White and Win. You will have 30 seconds.

The puzzle position includes the following chess pieces. Black: 1 King, 1 Queen, 3 Pawns. White: 1 King, 1 Rook, 1 Bishop, 2 Pawns. To win, you should catch the Queen. It looks that the Black Queen has a lot of space... But the first White move is a brilliant one...

At the end of the video, you will see the puzzle solution. All the moves are graphically explained. Within this endgame puzzle that was created by Henri Rinck in 1903, you will see few typical chess combinations. The puzzle must be useful for training chess endgame.

Level - chess intermediate. The puzzle may be also OK for the chess beginner because the first correct move is disclosed... And now you are ready to have a try to solve the puzzle "Chess Endgame Puzzle: H. Rinck-1903." To start the video - just click the Play button below:

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The following is more information on Henri Rinck. Henri Rinck is a famous chess composer. He was born in 1870, left in 1952. French by nationality, he lived in France and Spain. A chemical engineer, scientist. He published 1670 chess endgame puzzles. His name stands in the first line of the world chess composition...

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Video Puzzle: Win the Queen in 3 Moves

2009-11-18T10:08:00.016+02:00

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Video Puzzle: Win the Queen in 3 Moves is one chess endgame puzzle represented as chess video. The video is designed for chess beginners and semi-beginners to practice chess online. Find this video puzzle below. The following is more information on this video...

The Win the Queen in 3 Moves video is only one chess puzzle. The puzzle solving time - 30 seconds. Play as White and Win the Queen in 3 Moves. There is only one solution to win this endgame position. The puzzle position goes after a 1-second splash black screen...

Try to solve the puzzle "without touching the chess pieces." The puzzle solution is shown at the end of the video. See the correct puzzle solution to learn... Use 2 chess combinations... White: 1 King, 1 Bishop, 1 Knight, 3 Pawns. Black: 1 King, 1 Queen, 3 Pawns.

Each move within the video puzzle is graphically explained... And now you are ready to have a try to solve the puzzle "Play as White and Win the Queen in 3 Moves." To start the video, solve the puzzle, and see the solution - just click the Play button below:

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You've seen the video on the Practice Chess Online topic. If you have missed the puzzle's solution, you are recommended to replay the video again. Within this video puzzle, the following chess combinations were used: Sacrifice, Fork...
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Video: Win the Queen Puzzles

2009-11-07T18:31:00.010+02:00

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Video: Win the Queen Puzzles is one video which holds 3 chess endgame puzzles. The video is designed for chess beginners and semi-beginners to practice chess online. You can find the chess video below. The following is more information on this chess video...

The Win the Queen video is 3 chess puzzles. The puzzles were selected to cover one chess topic: Play as White and Win the Queen. You will have 15 seconds to solve each chess puzzle. Within the video, each puzzle goes after a 1-second splash screen, black in color...

Try to solve each chess puzzle for 15 seconds "without touching the chess pieces." After, the video will display the puzzle solution. See the correct solution and compare with your own solution. Within the puzzle solutions, each move is highlighted and graphically explained.

To solve 3 chess puzzles "Play as White and Win the Queen," see the below video under the name of Win the Queen. The video is the next one within the Practice Chess series... To start the video, solve the puzzles, and see the puzzle solutions - just click the Play button below:

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You saw the video on the Practice Chess - Win the Queen topic. If you have missed a puzzle's solution, you are recommended to replay the video again. Within the video puzzles, the following chess combinations were used: Sacrifice, Fork, Pin...
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Chess Video Win the Bishop

2009-11-02T12:37:00.032+02:00

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Chess Video Win the Bishop is one video, with 3 chess puzzles in. The video is designed for chess beginners and semi-beginners to practice chess online. You can find the chess video below. The following is more information on this chess puzzles video...

Chess Video Win the Bishop contains 3 chess puzzles. The puzzles were selected to cover one chess topic: Play as White and Win the Bishop. You will have 15 seconds to solve each puzzle. Within the video, the puzzle goes after a 1-second splash screen, black in color...

Try to solve each chess puzzle for 15 seconds "without touching the chess pieces." After, the video will display the puzzle solution. See the correct solution and compare with your solution. Within the puzzle solutions, each move is highlighted and graphically explained.

To solve 3 chess puzzles "Play as White and Win the Bishop," see the below video under the name of Win the Bishop. The video is the next one within the Practice Chess series... To start the video, solve the puzzles, and see the puzzle solutions - just click the Play button below:

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You saw the video on the Practice Chess - Win the Bishop topic. If you have missed a puzzle's solution, you are recommended to replay the video again. The chess combinations used: Sacrifice, Fork, Discovered Check, Direct Attack...
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Online Chess Practice 2: Make a Draw

2009-10-23T11:25:00.013+03:00

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Online Chess Practice 2: Make a Draw. Please find this chess video under the name of Make a Draw at the bottom of this page. The video is designed for chess beginners, and it includes 4 useful chess puzzles. All the puzzles are dedicated to one important chess topic...

Make a Draw... Just 4 chess puzzles... You should know this combination idea which may be the only way out to save the chess game. Play as White - Move and Draw. In each puzzle you will find that your position is very close to loosing the game. Find the only saving move...

And now more information on the Make a Draw video. 4 chess puzzles, each one is a typical chess position. The solving time for each chess puzzle is 10 seconds. Play as White - Move and Draw. Each puzzle has the only solution. Practice only one combination idea...

To solve 4 chess puzzles (chess beginner's level) on making a draw, see the video below under the name of Online Chess Practice 2: Make a Draw. To start the video, solve the puzzles, and see the solutions - just click the Play button below:

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[*See also Chess Practice 1: Win the Rook]

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