A good starting place for the child, youth or adult novice is to take some time to review the links provided here.  And the videos to the left are excellent lessons- with more to come!  The novice doesn't need to be smothered with a lot of information, just the basics.  And so, in addition to our links and videos the following are good guides to nurture you along. 

♦  Learn to Play Chess

♦  Tips for Beginners

♦  Beginners Chess

♦  How to Play Chess

♦  Chessology

♦  Average Cognitive Skills

♦  Common Chess Opening Moves

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