Chess for Beginners

From time to time we are visited at the club by newcomers who have learned the moves of chess but have little knowledge of how best to use their pieces or even of their comparative value.

Mark Weeks, an American chess player living in Europe, has put together a web site that allows beginners to get a grasp of these essentials and many more. It's a valuable resource for new players looking to take the next steps to understanding the game.

There is also an introduction to tactics, mates and draws.

Mark explains chess notation (both algebraic and descriptive) which opens up the whole field of chess literature, both on and off the Web.

The site is well worth exploring by any chess player and goes far beyond these basic ideas.

If you want to learn those vital concepts, visit Mark's Chess site HERE.