Practice
There are a variety of online learning tools and chess puzzles. Here are a few of our favorite software sites for improving your chess game anytime, anywhere.
Chess.com
Chess.com's mission is to help people enjoy their lives through the game of chess. As the #1 platform for online chess, they are focused on growing the game by building great products, making learning and improving easier, and delivering great chess content and events to their fans.
ChessKid.com
An engaging and educational website designed specifically for kids to learn and enjoy the game of chess. The site offers various features like playing against other kids worldwide, earning badges, and participating in tournaments.
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Recommended Books
There are no shortages on books written about chess. Because there are so many out there, it can be very confusing to try and find one worth spending your money on. Here are some that Wizard Rob recommends to his students:
How To Beat Your Dad At Chess, by Murray Chandler.
A good book containing “fifty deadly checkmates” and some interesting attacking ideas.
Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess by Fischer, Margulies, and Mosenfelder.
Simple introduction to basic tactics and lots of checkmate practice!
Chess Tactics For Champions by Susan Polgar.
Excellent introduction to tactical themes, and of course lots and lots of good chess puzzles.