I wanted to provide a list of resources for students to access. I have searched the internet for a variety of resources that includes, videos, blogs, websites, downloads, and some of my own materials. I've just gotten started, so check back for more and let me know if a link no longer works.
RULES OF CHESS
The United States Chess Federation also has some introductory information
Learn to play chess from these two free videos from www.chess.com
PLAY CHESS ONLINE
- Free Internet Chess Server - The name says it all. Requires downloading freeware, but it makes playing chess online so much easier and faster.
WEBSITES
This has become my favorite all-around site. There is lots of "free stuff" but I must admit that I have a paid membership that gives me access to a lot more of the great stuff on this website. A tactics trainer, chess mentor, videos, chess tv, and game play.
As with many online sites, you get some content free on most of the different stuff and with premium memberships you get additional access and usage. I float in between Gold and Platinum, which runs me between $2.50 and $4.00 per month. My handle is ChessHodina....please look me up and list me as a referral if you join!
My recommendations for student learning on this site are:
ChessKid.com
This site is Chess.com for kids 12 and under. There are similar features as Chess.com but it is build for kids. There are special account controls that can be administered by the Chess Coach and the Parent. The Chess Videos are made for kids and are well done. The pricing plan is built for a scholastic chess club. You can get 20 memberships for 4 months for $100; that's $5 per kid. I have signed up the Prairie Creek Chess Club. With 50 kids, I got a full year membership for $300. This is a great deal.
This website is free online database of chess problems (tactics). You will need to register with a user name and email address. A password will be sent to your email address. Every player aspiring to improve must dedicate time to practicing tactics. Start here for free. Its a reasonable interface (for free) but if you want more, then try out the chess tactics puzzles on www.chess.com
A great website for the chess enthusiast. There are lots of great online content. You won't be able to read all of the columns on this website. So here are couple of my favorites that we use in our chess clubs.
JRobiChess - Blogging and Vlogging the Great Game of Chess
I guess the "Vlogging" is the video equivalent of blogging. I put JRobiChess in my video links below, but he has other very good blogs, downloads, and tools that are worth checking out.
I stumbled across the website just recently, but was impressed the the great articles and nice web interface that was used where you can play through the games online.
This free online database has tens of millions of games stored online. Go to this website, enter the first several moves of a games and click search. You will get a list of all of the games that have been played from that starting position. Click on the game to view. Click on "Tree" and you'll see a list of the different moves played from that position.
VIDEOS
I just found this website dedicated to chess videos. Take and look at tell me what you think. You'll need to register a username and password, but this is protect the content of the website as the videos are uploaded by fellow chess players.
Here are some of my favorite YouTube channels. These YouTube channels are well index with good quality chess instructional video. Watch embeded video below for an example, which demonstrates how to move the pieces:
Can't find what your looking for, then try this chess video search tool
DOWNLOADS
True, these download sites have lots of good chess content, but I want to get you to the downloads first.
- ChessBase Light, from Chess Base on www.chessbase.com
- Download ChessBase Light. You can replay games from the ChessBase Library of master games. Turn on the free chess enginer, Fritz, to explain why moves that look good to you might actually be a mistake. Many features are disabled in this free version including your ability to save games or changes.
- Once you have downloaded ChessBase Light, you'll want to download some games to view. ChessBase, along with many websites, have free games to download.
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