Learning
Junior Coaching
While Croydon Chess Club offers coaching at all levels, places in our Junior Club are limited by the size of our venue and the availability of coaches. If we can’t provide what you need, then the following organisations and businesses may offer chess coaching for juniors in the eastern suburbs.
Also, check out your local libraries to see what they have to offer:
Online Learning
Sites useful for learning to play or improving your chess. Some are entirely free, others are free at beginner levels.
Basic (beginners):
- ChessKid (interactive lessons! Ideal for young kids.)
- Chess Corner
- Learn to Play Chess
- Chess Strategy Online (new, growing website)
- LiChess: Learn & Play On Line
- Chess24.com (Learn chess with GM Viswanathan Anand )
- Chess.com – Lessons (Beginners to advanced)
- 101 Essential Chess Tips (pdf)
Intermediate:
- Chess Fundamentals – YouTube videos [John Bartholomew]
- Instructional YouTube videos – Beginner to expert [Robert Ramirez]
- Molton – YouTube videos by Australian GM Moulthun Ly
- From Beginner to Chess expert in 12 steps [a guide for improvement]
- Lichess: Learn & practice [tactics and mating patterns]
- Chess Strategy Online [new, growing website – free source of tutorials and books]
- Chess.com – Lessons (Beginners to advanced)
- Exeter Chess Club [free source of tutorial materials for all levels]
- St Louis Chess Club [youtube instructional videos ]
- Chess Fundamentals [youtube videos – middle game strategies]
- Ideas behind Chess Openings [youtube instructional videos]
- Agadmator’s Chess Channel (YouTube videos – master games explained)
Recommended Books:
There are literally thousands of chess books. New books are published on a regular basis. ebooks are also available. It’s not possible to make recommendations which suit everyone. The following lists may help you decide what’s best for you.
For children:
For teens & adults:
Reference :
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FIDE Laws of Chess – 1st January 2023 (Official Laws of Chess)
- Chess960 – Fischer Random rules & information