Hamduk Chess
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Beginner Tutorials

Bite-sized interactive lessons. Read the tip, play the move, move on. No account required to try — sign in to save your progress.

  • The Board & Setup

    Learn the ranks, files, and how the pieces are placed at the start.

    starter
    ~4 min·4 steps
  • How the Pieces Move

    Pawn, knight, bishop, rook, queen, and king — one at a time.

    starter
    ~8 min·6 steps
  • Check, Checkmate & Stalemate

    Recognise threats to the king and how the game ends.

    beginner
    ~6 min·4 steps
  • Special Moves

    Castling, en passant, and pawn promotion.

    beginner
    ~6 min·5 steps
  • Opening Principles

    Control the center, develop pieces, get your king safe.

    beginner
    ~7 min·5 steps

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