Give your next chess session a practical starting point. These resources work before signup, with examples you can adapt to your group.
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Use your king to claim entry squares before pushing the pawn.
2 positions · PGN
Compare promotion tempos and king routes before starting a race.
2 positions · PGN
Choose between pawn defence and active rook play.
2 positions · PGN
Notice restricted kings and decide when to create an escape square.
2 positions · PGN
Scan forcing moves and defend against double attacks.
2 positions · PGN
Compare minor-piece activity with the pawn structure.
2 positions · PGN
Choose a central plan while completing development.
2 positions · PGN
Connect pawn tension to development and piece placement.
2 positions · PGN
Identify the pawn break that challenges the centre.
2 positions · PGN
Balance central space, development and king safety.
2 positions · PGN
Each pack includes two starting positions, a suggested lesson outline, discussion prompts and a downloadable PGN. Choose a topic your students have already met, then use the games to see how they apply it.
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