The Chesswitch blog

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A better next move.

Clear chess guides, useful examples, and ideas to try on the board. Start with the rules. Stay for the possibilities.

Learn one move at a time

5 beginner guides

Beginner basics 4 min read

Learn the chessboard, piece moves, legal turns, check, and checkmate with a clear guide for your first complete game.

Chess rules 4 min read

Understand kingside and queenside castling, every legal condition, and when castling is a useful way to protect your king.

Chess rules 4 min read

Learn the exact difference between check, checkmate, and stalemate, with a reliable method for finding every legal response.

Chess rules 4 min read

Learn when en passant is legal, why the capture has an unusual landing square, and how to check the rule with clear board examples.

Chess rules 4 min read

Understand when a pawn promotes, how capture-promotion works, and when a rook, bishop, or knight can be better than a queen.