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Short, practical guides for beginner chess players from coach Howard Dixon. Every post comes with real positions you can click through and a free trainer to practise what you just read.

October 26, 2026
How to Stop Blundering in Chess: A Beginner's Guide (+ a Free Trainer)
How to stop blundering in chess: a 3-question check before every move (their last move, undefended pieces, king safety), a real position where a piece gets hung, and a free trainer, the Blunderer, that drills the exact moment beginners lose games.
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Beginner Chess Blog

How to Stop Blundering in Chess: A Beginner's Guide (+ a Free Trainer)