What goes into making the best chess move? Well it's not just the move. It has to be part of a plan. I decided to try to mind map the p...

I taught a basic class on how to play chess. It took the students from beginner to an introduction to advanced ideas. I created a mindmap to...

 After Chess.com ( see Chess Lessons Part 1 )  lichess is another all in one chess site. It has a vast array of tools to play and study che...

 For free you can go to www.chess.com  and begin lessons.  Just scroll down and click the Start Lessons button. They are devidedd into four ...

 In What About Chess Engines Part 1  we saw how powerful chess engines can give deep analysis of a complex position. This tool is helpful to...

 Is one computer engine better than another? Should I let it "think" for a longer time? What about cloud computer engines? I decid...

 Here are the biggest most important chess websites. I will give the cost for a one year full membership where applicable. Most have other p...