Chess Ascent

Chess Tutorials

Learn chess step-by-step with our interactive tutorials.

The Pawn
Learn how pawns move forward and capture diagonally. Use AI to see optimal pawn moves.
  • Understand pawn initial two-square move.
  • Understand pawn single-square forward move.
  • And more...
3 mins
Beginner
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The Knight
Master the unique L-shaped movement of the knight. Let AI guide your knight.
  • Identify all possible knight moves from a given square.
  • Practice moving the knight to target squares.
  • And more...
4 mins
Beginner
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The Rook
Learn how rooks control ranks and files. See AI suggestions for rook positioning.
  • Understand rook movement along ranks and files.
  • Identify squares controlled by a rook.
  • And more...
3 mins
Beginner
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The Bishop
Learn how bishops move diagonally. Explore AI suggestions for bishop activity.
  • Understand bishop diagonal movement.
  • Identify squares controlled by a bishop.
  • And more...
3 mins
Beginner
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The Queen
Discover the power of the queen, moving like a rook and bishop combined. See AI ideas for queen activity.
  • Understand queen movement (horizontal, vertical, and diagonal).
  • Recognize the queen as the most powerful piece.
  • And more...
4 mins
Beginner
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The King
Learn the king's basic movement (one square in any direction) and its importance. Castling is covered separately.
  • Understand king's one-square movement in any direction.
  • Recognize the king's critical role and vulnerability.
  • And more...
3 mins
Beginner
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Kingside Castling
Learn the special King safety move: Kingside Castling. Understand the rules and see AI suggestions.
  • Understand conditions for castling (King/Rook haven't moved, no pieces between, King not in check, squares King passes not attacked).
  • Learn how to perform Kingside Castling (O-O).
  • And more...
5 mins
Beginner
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