This video teaches how to complete three kinds of checkmates: The “Rolling Rook” or two rook checkmate The King & Queen checkmate The Rook & King checkmate Special thanks to my daughter Rosaleia for manning the demo board https://youtu.be/p9voIai1Qw4 If you have any questions about this lessons please email me at: dailychessmusings@gmail.com
Monthly Archives: July 2020
Greetings Chess Players!
My name is Chris Torres and I am so excited to welcome you to Daily Chess Musings free online Summer Chess camp! Together we are going to have an incredible time and I can hardly wait to share my favorite chess lessons, analyze your games, play chess, award prizes, and learn with you all weekContinueContinue reading “Greetings Chess Players!”
How to Share your Games From Chess.com
If you played a game that you are proud of, had a question about, or would like me to analyze then you can share your game with me by emailing it to analyzethatdcm@gmail.com. If you do not know how to email your game watch the video below. https://youtu.be/hUpeUcPvcQA I know it says to mail it to DailyChessMusings@gmail.com inContinueContinue reading “How to Share your Games From Chess.com”
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Emory Tate’s Immortal Game
Master Chess Theatre is a weekly introspection on awe inspiring games of chess. This week’s episode features a game played between Emory Tate and Leonid Yudasin from 1997.
Emory was a very dear friend of mine and I consider it an honor to have the very first episode of Master Chess Theatre dedicated to him. We spoke of making this series before he died in 2015. I regret that I never had the time to do it before now.
Free Online Chess FAQ
*How can I register? You should be able to register on the Registration page, but if you were having difficulty you can email dailychessmusings@gmail.com. *Do I need a Chess.com account? Yes. We will be using Chess.com to play games and a tournament. You will need an account, but there is no cost to you. YouContinueContinue reading “Free Online Chess FAQ”
Is it easier to learn chess or reading music?
Question: Is it easier to learn chess or reading music? Chess notation and musical notation have a fair amount in common. Those who have studied diligently are rewarded with a chessboard/symphony in their mind. Still, reading musical notation and/or recording chess games are arguably the least fun aspects of “playing.” Some instructors even claim thatContinueContinue reading “Is it easier to learn chess or reading music?”