Rules & culture
En passant in chess: the rule and the meme explained
Learn the en passant rule in chess with an interactive board, clear examples, and an explanation of the Google en passant meme and its meaning.
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Explore the stories
and rules of chess.
Get to know the game a little better, from the origins of chess to the rules that catch players by surprise, with board examples you can explore along the way.
Rules & practice
Stalemate vs checkmate: the difference explained
Understand stalemate vs checkmate by comparing two board positions. Learn why stalemate is a draw and how to avoid it when you have a winning position.
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Castling rules in chess: a guide with examples
Explore castling rules in chess with an interactive example, kingside and queenside squares, and explanations of when you can and cannot castle.
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Who invented chess? The story of how chess began
Who invented chess, and where did it begin? Follow a short chess history timeline and explore the famous rice-doubling legend with an interactive board.
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9 interesting chess facts, with examples to explore
Explore nine interesting chess facts with examples, a knight-movement board, and historical sources, from the first 20 moves to the Lewis chessmen.
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