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Prism Chess is a highly successful chess video production company. Our videos have taught players in 107 different countries. We have a diverse and passionate team of creative individuals. The presenter is Sam Herring who has played in worldwide... View ProfileDetails
- Total Time 19 min
- Lessons 7
- Exercises 14
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14 CQ
7 Lessons in This Course
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2 minFREEGames lesson 1Free2 CQ
Join in with this lesson to review a widely used opening chess move, the elastic band trap. Learn this move to capture an easy pawn from unsuspecting players.
with Prism ChessJoin in with this lesson to review a widely used opening chess move, the elastic band trap. Learn this move to capture an easy pawn from unsuspecting players.
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3 minGames lesson 22 CQ
Join in with this lesson for a better understanding of classic chess strategy moves. Covered is a historical chess match that birthed the Légal Mate trap!
with Prism ChessJoin in with this lesson for a better understanding of classic chess strategy moves. Covered is a historical chess match that birthed the Légal Mate trap!
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2 minGames lesson 32 CQ
In this chess lesson, learn how to use the Elephant Trap to improve your game. Also covered are leading moves like the Cambridge Springs Variation.
with Prism ChessIn this chess lesson, learn how to use the Elephant Trap to improve your game. Also covered are leading moves like the Cambridge Springs Variation.
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3 minGames lesson 42 CQ
Learn how to play chess using a tricky move known as the Siberian Trap. Covered are gameplay options for both white and black to open files from the beginning.
with Prism ChessLearn how to play chess using a tricky move known as the Siberian Trap. Covered are gameplay options for both white and black to open files from the beginning.
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2 minGames lesson 52 CQ
Chess traps are fun to play, especially when they’re sprung on unsuspecting players. Get a boost in your chess strategy with this lesson on the Kieninger Trap.
with Prism ChessChess traps are fun to play, especially when they’re sprung on unsuspecting players. Get a boost in your chess strategy with this lesson on the Kieninger Trap.
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3 minGames lesson 62 CQ
Start off your chess games with a few killer opening moves! Join in with this lesson to learn how to play the Smothered Mate trap and the Noah's Ark trap.
with Prism ChessStart off your chess games with a few killer opening moves! Join in with this lesson to learn how to play the Smothered Mate trap and the Noah's Ark trap.
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2 minGames lesson 72 CQ
Counter a Noah’s Ark Trap with help from this lesson on using the Not Noah’s Ark Trap chess strategy. Review the moves to celebrate a victory for white!
with Prism ChessCounter a Noah’s Ark Trap with help from this lesson on using the Not Noah’s Ark Trap chess strategy. Review the moves to celebrate a victory for white!
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3 minGames lesson2 CQ
In this chess strategy lesson, review a chess puzzle composed by Frantisek Prokop and learn how to use a pawn and king to shake an opposing knight.
with Prism ChessIn this chess strategy lesson, review a chess puzzle composed by Frantisek Prokop and learn how to use a pawn and king to shake an opposing knight.
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2 minGames lesson2 CQ
Oh, the pawn. It is an ever-important piece on the chessboard! In this chess puzzle lesson check out two different puzzles where pawns are integral pieces.
with Prism ChessOh, the pawn. It is an ever-important piece on the chessboard! In this chess puzzle lesson check out two different puzzles where pawns are integral pieces.
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2 minGames lesson2 CQ
Did you know sometimes queen promotion is not best? It's true! This strategy—called underpromotion—may be the difference between chess stalemate and checkmate.
with Prism ChessDid you know sometimes queen promotion is not best? It's true! This strategy—called underpromotion—may be the difference between chess stalemate and checkmate.
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4 minGames lesson3 CQ
Sometimes the best moves in chess are the least obvious. Don't believe it? Then check out a chess puzzle and follow from the first move to pawn promotion!
with Prism ChessSometimes the best moves in chess are the least obvious. Don't believe it? Then check out a chess puzzle and follow from the first move to pawn promotion!
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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.