Devon Junior Chess Association (DJCA)

Supporting junior chess in the county

Canvas Chess help

Basic Mates (CCpgn)

You can see the quick checkmates and how to avoid them here:

You can see all the different examples from the drop-down box menu on the right.

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Chess Tips

MIDDLEGAME TIPS:

Don't play a quick move because you can't really decide what is going on, or because you suddenly see a good-looking idea. Take the time to find a good move. I think 15-20 minutes to decide if a Pawn grab is safe is not unreasonable.