We all had to start somewhere…
Want to Become Better at Chess?
So do we, and it’s a lot easier when you have some help! Here are some of the ways that Prescott Chess Club can do that:
Reference Materials
No matter how good your memory is, there are times when you need to look it up…
Glossary of Chess Terms
What is an “absolute pin” anyway?
Chess Notation
Sooner or later, you’re going to need this!
Time Controls
Tick…tick…tick…
USCF Rating System
A simple (as it gets) primer…
USCF Rules of Chess
Do I have to?
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- Online Options – check out our Puzzles page for links to puzzles all over the Internet, along with a few of our own favorites.
- Teaching and Coaching:
- Informal by some of our many chess veterans.
- Semi-formal through monthly discussion segments at the Library Meet-Up.
- Formal by professional chess tutors.
- Self Study through the club’s extensive selection of chess books and magazines.
- (Future) Mentorship programs that pair novices with a veteran player who will work with them to improve their game.