ChessPeak Academy
Basic Chess
A complete introduction to chess in nine interactive lessons. Learn how the pieces move, how to capture, castle, promote, escape check and finish a game.
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Lesson 1/9
Board & Rules
Understand the board, turns, files, ranks and the goal of chess.
Interactive practice
Lesson 2/9
Pawn Movement
Advance, capture diagonally and understand pawn structure.
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Lesson 3/9
Knights & Bishops
Explore the knight's jump and the bishop's long diagonals.
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Lesson 4/9
Rooks & Queen
Practice ranks, files and powerful long-range pieces.
Interactive practice
Lesson 5/9
King, Check & Safety
Keep your king safe and understand legal moves.
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Lesson 6/9
Captures & Exchanges
Capture opponent pieces and learn why piece value matters.
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Lesson 7/9
Castling
Learn king-side and queen-side castling.
Interactive practice
Lesson 8/9
En Passant & Promotion
Master the two special pawn rules.
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Lesson 9/9
Checkmate, Stalemate & Draws
Recognize how games end and common drawn positions.
Interactive practice