Chess Tactics

The Ruy Lopez opening (also called the Spanish Opening or

The Italian game chess opening is one of the oldest,

Ask any chess coach what the first checkmate pattern they

The King’s Pawn Opening is the most played first move

Most chess games last dozens of moves. Fool’s Mate ends

Most players think checkmate needs a powerful piece like a

Have you ever lost a chess game before you even

Have you ever dominated a chess match, only to lose

Picture this scenario. You just played a grueling two-hour chess

Knowing checkmate patterns is one of the best ways to

If you are learning chess, or your child has just

When your child begins learning chess, you’ll hear names like: