The Project64 Blog
Chess tips, academy updates, and stories from the chess community.
Online Chess Safety for Kids: A Practical Parent Checklist
Check who can contact your child, what their profile shows and how to get help. A practical setup guide for online games and live chess lessons.
Chess Notation for Beginners: How to Read and Record Moves
Nf3 is simply a knight moving to f3. Learn square names, piece letters and a few common symbols, then replay a short sequence together.
How to Stop Hanging Pieces: A Beginner’s Chess Checklist
Before looking for a brilliant attack, check what can be captured. Use a short routine and one completed game to practise safer chess decisions.
When Your Child Loses at Chess: What to Do After the Game
Start by listening, then review one useful moment when your child is ready. A practical approach to disappointment, game review and the next lesson.
Checkmate vs Stalemate: A Simple Guide for Beginners
A trapped king does not always mean a win. Use two questions and two small board examples to tell checkmate from stalemate.
Chess Apps vs Live Online Classes: A Parent’s Guide
Apps offer useful practice, while a live teacher can ask how your child is thinking. Compare the two with a simple trial before choosing a routine.
First Chess Tournament: A Practical Checklist for Parents
Help your child arrive prepared for their first event. Check the format, practise with a clock and know when to ask the organiser or arbiter for help.
Chess Progress for Beginners: What Parents Can Look For
Wins tell you who won a game. Look at legal moves, safer decisions and explanations to understand what your child is learning from chess lessons.
Online Chess Classes Fees: What Parents Should Compare
A monthly price tells only part of the story. Compare teaching time, feedback, practice support and payment terms before choosing a class for your child.
How to Choose Online Chess Classes for a Complete Beginner
Look beyond impressive chess ratings. Use these practical questions to find a beginner class where your child can participate, understand, and enjoy learning.
Can a Six-Year-Old Learn Chess Online? A Parent’s Guide
A useful first chess lesson starts with curiosity. Here is how to recognise readiness, choose a gentle introduction, and support a young beginner.
Your Child’s First Online Chess Demo: A Simple Preparation Guide
No opening moves to memorise and no test to pass. Prepare the device, settle your child, and use the first session to understand how they learn.
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