Openings
The Scotch Game
A first White repertoire: the centre, recapturing and two common replies.
Beginner · 500–1000Club foundations · 1000–1400
Explore the syllabus
4 lessonsEndgames
King and pawns
Activate the king, take the opposition and check a promotion.
Beginner · 500–1000Club foundations · 1000–1400
2 lessons · 10 min estimated practice
Practise this courseFree · No game imports needed
87♚654♔3♙21abcdefgh
White to move
Try the first position
Take the opposition
Place your king opposite the king on e7, with one square between them.
Practise this courseWhat you will learn
Take the opposition
Club foundations · 5 minWith kings facing each other across one square, the side to move must give ground or spend a pawn tempo.
Promote with check
Beginner · 5 minBefore promoting, check for stalemate. A check cannot be stalemate, but you still need to finish the game.
Course references
These references accompany the teaching material. Explore explanations and exercises in the training room.
Free · No game imports needed
More courses to explore
Tactics
Spot forcing moves
Two introductory patterns: a knight fork and back-rank mate.
Beginner · 500–1000
Explore the syllabus
2 lessonsStrategy
Improve your pieces
Purposeful development and a stable square for the knight.
Beginner · 500–1000Club foundations · 1000–1400
Explore the syllabus
2 lessons