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Everything You Need to Know Before Your First Game of Chess

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Chess Pieces

Learn about all chess pieces, their value, their movement as well as tips and tricks.

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Special Moves

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Here you’ll find everything else you need to know before your first game of chess.

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Marc Cressac

Hey, I’m Marc Cressac! I grew up in the rural parts of France, later moving to Berlin for my master’s degree in engineering. Today, I am a freelance consultant in the civil engineering space. Out of boredom and the love for chess I started Chessily.com besides my professional work.

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Common Beginner Questions

There’s no question about it: Chess is a complicated game with a nuanced rule-set. Even the pros sometimes forget the intricate details. Which is why we set up a whole section dedicated to common beginner questions you might have. Sorted by pieces, moves and general questions. Browse around!Β 

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Glossary

Have you ever asked yourself what a certain chess term means?

From “a” like artificial castling to “z” like zwischenschach – you’ll find explanations for even the most niche chess terms in our exhaustive glossary.

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Chess is no longer a simple board game played between two players. Today, we have so many different chess products and services, that even enthusiasts find it impossible to know which ones are the best fit for their needs. This is why we foundedΒ Chessily Reviews. We want to narrow down the options and provide recommendations based on the needs and preferences of you, the chess player.

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