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All that Chess

About.... The purpose of this page is to present sources of information, tuition and reading which will improve the chess skills of members of the Chess Group. Suggestions and critiques from our members will be welcome and should be sent by email to the Group Leader.
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Websites....

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Website Comment
Go to u3a Chess Network A central u3a venture. See the homepage for descriptions of aims and activities.
Go to Chess Strategy Online Offers good tutorials from start to intermediate level; no online play but links to ten online play sites. Puzzles and plenty more. Free enrolment.
Go to Lichess Online play at various levels, analysis, in-depth instruction at all levels.
A detailed site with more to be discovered. Don't be put off by tournament references.Free enrolment.
Go to Chess.com Offers good playing facilities, set your own level, clear display.


The above websites are presented to try, simply click on the website title, the site will open on a new page.

Books....

The Complete Book of Chess - Usborne  ISBN: 978-1-40957-466-8 £9.99
         Aimed at beginners but if you are already familiar with the content you'll be playing pretty good chess by our standard.
Click here for Libraries West
Libraries West is a partnership of seven public library services in the south west of England. The local member library is Dorchester Library.
Their website is well worth a look at this time.

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