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Lessons

Review important chess ideas through simple examples. Click each card to reveal how the idea works on the board.

Beginner Concepts

Tactics

Tournament Skills

Chess Clock

A chess clock gives each player a limited amount of thinking time.

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Example: After you make a move, you press your side of the clock. This starts your opponent’s time. In tournaments, remember: move first, then press the clock with the same hand you used to move.

Ready to practice?

After reviewing the flashcards, go to the Puzzle Practice page or open the Lichess examples to see each idea on a real board.

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