Learn chess
Your chess coach, from the very first move
Whether you have never touched a chessboard or you already play and want to climb, start here. These guides are written to be read and used — no jargon without an explanation, and every term links to a plain-English definition.
Start from scratch
How to play chess (from zero)
Never played before? Set up the board the right way, learn how each piece moves, and understand check, checkmate, and the special moves — with diagrams.
Read the guide →How to read chess notation
What 'Nf3' and 'O-O' mean, so the moves in your game review actually make sense.
Read the guide →Chess & analysis glossary
Plain-English definitions of every term ChessInt uses — accuracy, CPL, blunder, eval, and more.
Read the guide →Improve with ChessInt
ChessInt tells you where you lose rating — your weakest phase, your repeated mistakes. These guides tell you what to do about it.
How to improve your middlegame
The stage where most games are decided. A practical plan for better plans, tactics, and decisions in the thick of the game.
Read the guide →How to improve your endgame
The most trainable part of chess. Learn the handful of endgames that win the most points — and how to convert a winning position.
Read the guide →