Online Resources
chessKIDS academy
Chess Magnet School
Chess Terminology
Chessville
Beginner Intermediate Introduction Openings Basic Opening Strategy How to Learn an Opening Middlegame Basic Middlegame Strategy Chess Strategy Tactics Basic Tactics Tactical exercises (highly recommended) Endgames Basic Endgame Strategy Endings & Endgames
Podcasts
- Chess Is Cool (audio)
- Chess KillerTips (video)
- PE's Chess Cast (video)
Miscellaneous
Free Downloads
- Scoresheets
- 5K mates(.pgn)
Chess Software
Books
We are developing a list of recommended books (including books available in the school library). Until it is ready, this list has many excellent suggestions.
Errata to Pandolfini's Endgame Course
Local Chess
- Local Tournaments: NW Chess Calendar, Northwest Chess
- Local Chess Teams: Seattle Sluggers, UW Chess Team
- Local Chess Clubs: Seattle Chess Club, UW Chess Club
- Local Chess Organizations: Chess Mates, Chess4Life