Chess is for everyone, Hivers Included! Learn the basics of the game including how The Chess board works, how to move pieces, make plans and most importantly, learn how to win!!!
14 posts designed to teach you the beautiful game of chess from scratch. Simple and easy way to learn.
1. How to Play Chess – Beginners Series (Hive Edition)
Author: @samostically
Summary: A well-structured introduction to chess for beginners on Hive, Explaining how the remaining posts will be to new players with simple explanations and outlines.
2. Chessboard and Chess Pieces
Author: @samostically
Summary: An essential breakdown of the chessboard and its pieces, helping new players understand the chessboard, the files and ranks
3. The Pawn
Author: @samostically
Summary: A focused look at the humble pawn — its movements, and strategic potential in a game.
4. The Bishop
Author: @samostically
Summary: An explanation of how the bishop moves, its strengths, and how to use its long-range diagonal power effectively.
5. The Knight
Author: @samostically
Summary: A guide to the knight’s movement, tricky tactics, and how to master its jumps for forks and trickery
6. The Rook
Author: @samostically
Summary: A deep dive into the rook's movement, its role in both attack and defense.
7. The Queen
Author: @samostically
Summary: A look at the queen, the most powerful piece on the board, and strategies for using it.
8. The King
Author: @samostically
Summary: A look at the king’s movement and how to protect it, as well as the importance of king safety in every phase of the game.
9. The Language of Chess
Author: @samostically
Summary: An introduction to chess notation, terms, and symbols, helping players understand the universal language of the game. Chess recording and all.
10. Special Moves in Chess
Author: @samostically
Summary: A breakdown of the special moves in chess, including castling, en passant, and pawn promotion, with explanations on when and how to use them.
11. Basic Tactics in Chess
Author: @samostically
Summary: A guide to fundamental chess tactics like pins, forks, and skewers, with practical examples to help players recognize and use these tactics in chess.
12. Creating a Plan in Chess
Author: @samostically
Summary: A deep look at how to develop a strategic plan in chess, considering piece placement, pawn structure, and long-term goals during the game.
13. Opening Principles
Author: @samostically
Summary: A beginner friendly guide to the fundamental opening principles in chess, including piece development, center control, and king safety.
14. Pawn Structure
Author: @samostically
Summary: A look Into pawn structure with insights on creating strong pawn structures and avoiding weaknesses.