An open source chess server powered by volunteers and donations, it is completely free (and the server software is free as well, so you can run it on your own) and has no ads or trackers.

How to Play 1. Contact someone you want to start a chess game with. 2. Make sure you both have chessboards and all the pieces. 3. Study up on chess if need be and learn all the move notations.

It is a game of skill and strategy and perseverance. And we should teach it to our kids. Start when they’re young Chess is not just for grown-ups, or high-school kids.

Your guide to getting started with chess, and the New York Times chess puzzle. By Isaac Aronow Chess is an ancient game that traces its roots back to India. Some strategies in today’s top ...

Early parts of the game teach you the placement of the pieces and how they move, and once you get the basics down, you'll start tackling chess puzzles and playing games against the computer.