Course Overview
Teacher
Niclas Huschenbeth is a German chess grandmaster, commentator and author. Huschenbeth learned how to play chess at the age of five and participated early in youth chess tournaments. He was awarded the title of International Master in 2008 and the... View ProfileDetails
- Total Time 43 min
- Lessons 7
- Attachments 7
- Exercises 23
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26 CQ
7 Lessons in This Course
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5 minFREEGames lesson 1Free3 CQ
Get ready to learn a chess position where the king is hunted down and effectively mated. Learn to trap a king after giving up a queen in this chess lesson.
with Niclas HuschenbethGet ready to learn a chess position where the king is hunted down and effectively mated. Learn to trap a king after giving up a queen in this chess lesson.
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3 minGames lesson 22 CQ
Keep practicing your chess calculation in this match emphasizing the king hunt! This game, although played over 100 years ago, is full of important strategy.
with Niclas HuschenbethKeep practicing your chess calculation in this match emphasizing the king hunt! This game, although played over 100 years ago, is full of important strategy.
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6 minGames lesson 34 CQ
Get ready to review one of the most beautiful combinations in chess history! Practice chess calculations as you take in a classic game with a king chase.
with Niclas HuschenbethGet ready to review one of the most beautiful combinations in chess history! Practice chess calculations as you take in a classic game with a king chase.
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4 minGames lesson 43 CQ
It is time to challenge yourself with a puzzling king chase in chess. By end of game, the white king is being chased, and a key piece is trapped. See how!
with Niclas HuschenbethIt is time to challenge yourself with a puzzling king chase in chess. By end of game, the white king is being chased, and a key piece is trapped. See how!
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8 minGames lesson 55 CQ
In this chess lesson about the king chase review an immortal game with a brilliant queen sacrifice. Develop your chess calculation skills along the way.
with Niclas HuschenbethIn this chess lesson about the king chase review an immortal game with a brilliant queen sacrifice. Develop your chess calculation skills along the way.
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9 minGames lesson 65 CQ
Are you curious about the craziest position ever resulting from a chess game? Then review this chess lesson and watch a wild series of moves on the board!
with Niclas HuschenbethAre you curious about the craziest position ever resulting from a chess game? Then review this chess lesson and watch a wild series of moves on the board!
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6 minGames lesson 74 CQ
Get ready for a classic example of a king chase in a chess game between Nimzowitsch and Tarrasch! This game leads to mate involving the rook, bishop, and queen.
with Niclas HuschenbethGet ready for a classic example of a king chase in a chess game between Nimzowitsch and Tarrasch! This game leads to mate involving the rook, bishop, and queen.
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443 min4-part Games course24 CQ
If you make it to the endgame in chess, it means you played strategically. So don't blow it! This brief chess course will keep you playing at the top of your game until the very end.
with Niclas HuschenbethIf you make it to the endgame in chess, it means you played strategically. So don't blow it! This brief chess course will keep you playing at the top of your game until the very end.
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659 min6-part Games course33 CQ
Are you familiar with Kasparov's Immortal game? How about world chess champion Magnus Carlsen's favorite game? Review every move in both of these games in this chess analysis course!
with Niclas HuschenbethAre you familiar with Kasparov's Immortal game? How about world chess champion Magnus Carlsen's favorite game? Review every move in both of these games in this chess analysis course!
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12150 min12-part Games course81 CQ
As a proficient beginner chess player looking to improve your game, gaining a solid knowledge of how to use (and deflect) chess tactics is essential to advancing your playing!
with Niclas HuschenbethAs a proficient beginner chess player looking to improve your game, gaining a solid knowledge of how to use (and deflect) chess tactics is essential to advancing your playing!
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13282 min13-part Games course147 CQ
Magnus Carlsen won the 2015 world chess championship—will he be able to defend his title in the 2016 match vs. Sergey Karjakin? Get chess analysis and strategy tips as you walk through each match.
with Niclas HuschenbethMagnus Carlsen won the 2015 world chess championship—will he be able to defend his title in the 2016 match vs. Sergey Karjakin? Get chess analysis and strategy tips as you walk through each match.
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15142 min15-part Games course78 CQ
Take on a new challenge and learn how to play a centuries-old strategy board game: chess! Review the board, the pieces, and key beginner concepts including time-tested strategies and chess tactics.
with William KarnegesTake on a new challenge and learn how to play a centuries-old strategy board game: chess! Review the board, the pieces, and key beginner concepts including time-tested strategies and chess tactics.
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11111 minFREE11-part Games courseFree62 CQ
Blackjack may be a simple game, but mastering the art of this casino card game is not as easy as counting to 21. In this comprehensive, beginner-level course, discover how to play blackjack.
with Vegas AcesBlackjack may be a simple game, but mastering the art of this casino card game is not as easy as counting to 21. In this comprehensive, beginner-level course, discover how to play blackjack.
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13282 min13-part Games course147 CQ
Magnus Carlsen won the 2015 world chess championship—will he be able to defend his title in the 2016 match vs. Sergey Karjakin? Get chess analysis and strategy tips as you walk through each match.
with Niclas HuschenbethMagnus Carlsen won the 2015 world chess championship—will he be able to defend his title in the 2016 match vs. Sergey Karjakin? Get chess analysis and strategy tips as you walk through each match.
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12150 min12-part Games course81 CQ
As a proficient beginner chess player looking to improve your game, gaining a solid knowledge of how to use (and deflect) chess tactics is essential to advancing your playing!
with Niclas HuschenbethAs a proficient beginner chess player looking to improve your game, gaining a solid knowledge of how to use (and deflect) chess tactics is essential to advancing your playing!
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39 minFREE3-part Teaching Skills courseFree6 CQ
As a parent or teacher, keeping young kids engaged can be quite a challenge. In this quick course find a few fun games perfect for developing math, teamwork, and motor skills.
with Teachers Learn TooAs a parent or teacher, keeping young kids engaged can be quite a challenge. In this quick course find a few fun games perfect for developing math, teamwork, and motor skills.