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  1. Read more: How Does the Bishop Move in Chess?
    How Does the Bishop Move in Chess?

    How Does the Bishop Move in Chess?

    by Paul Chessini

    How Does the Bishop Move in Chess? Introduction One of those most graceful and active figures on the chessboard is the bishop. It extends far and w...
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  2. Read more: Top Chess Openings for White
    Top Chess Openings for White

    Top Chess Openings for White

    by Paul Chessini

    Top Chess Openings for White Introduction You can be a novice who wants to win his first few games or an intermediate player who wants to perfect h...
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  3. Read more: 10 Reasons Video Lessons Make You a Better Chess Player
    10 Reasons Video Lessons Make You a Better Chess Player

    10 Reasons Video Lessons Make You a Better Chess Player

    by Paul Chessini

    Introduction  Chess was catapulted into mainstream media with Netflix’s The Queen's Gambit, and it managed to change the perception amongst peopl...
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  4. Read more: What Is Algebraic Chess Notation? A Simple Guide for Beginners
    What Is Algebraic Chess Notation? A Simple Guide for Beginners

    What Is Algebraic Chess Notation? A Simple Guide for Beginners

    by Paul Chessini

    Introduction You have probably seen unusual moves such as Nf3, Bb5, or Qxe6+ in a grandmaster tournament or even when you are reviewing your game. ...
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  5. Read more: How to Play Chinese Chess (Xiangqi): Complete Beginner's Guide
    How to Play Chinese Chess (Xiangqi): Complete Beginner's Guide

    How to Play Chinese Chess (Xiangqi): Complete Beginner's Guide

    by Paul Chessini

    Introduction I bet you are wondering how to play Chinese chess, which is not surprising. It is an ancient Fascinating Strategy Game, whose name is ...
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  6. Read more: Beginner Chess Strategies: How to Play Smart and Win More Games
    Beginner Chess Strategies: How to Play Smart and Win More Games

    Beginner Chess Strategies: How to Play Smart and Win More Games

    by Paul Chessini

    Introduction It is very easy to get lost in the complexity of the game when you are a newbie in chess. A million pitfalls, a thousand variations of...
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