Want to Improve Your Chess Skills?
Firefighter Joe Miccio
QuickChess inventor
Free Instructional Videos by Chess Master Andrea Botaz
Alexandra Botez is an International Chess Federation (FIDE) master, commentator, and streaming superstar. She’s the creator of BotezLive, one of the most popular chess channels on Twitch and YouTube. Here’s a helpful one for beginners:
Free Gotham Chess Videos by International Chess Master Levy Rozman
Levy Rozman is the founder of Gotham Chess, the most-subscribed chess channel on YouTube, with many excellent free instructional videos for various player levels. These two are very helpful for beginners:
Free On-Line Chess by CHESS.com
The world’s #1 on-line chess site (and free app) for playing and learning at all levels. Join free and play your friends, challenge people from all over the world, play against a computer at your skill level, receive free lessons, solve chess puzzles, and much more. Chess.com also offers a premium option. Or check out ChessKid, which is Chess.com’s dedicated site just for kids.
Free Beginner Tools by QuickChess Inventor Joe Miccio:
- Play the Inventor Videos
- Chess Action-Hero Coloring/Comic They fight fires and master chess! Created by New York Firefighters Joe & Joe. *Free for a limited time.
- QuickChess Board Game *Available at retailers
Chess Organizations:
- US. Chess Federation is the U.S. Chess governing organization and provider of multiple chess tools, equipment, and publications USCF Sales.
- International Chess Federation (FIDE) is the world chess governing organization.
Special Thanks from QuickChess Inventor Firefighter Joe Miccio
“I am forever grateful to David MacEnulty, Bruce Pandolfini, and Susan Polgar for all their support over the years. They are amazing people, wonderful role models, and great chess coaches and players. I’ve listed some of their renowned publications below so you can learn from them too!”
Books by National Chess Master Bruce Pandolfini
Make the first move with National Master Bruce Pandolfini—America’s foremost chess coach and game strategist for Netflix’s The Queen’s Gambit—in these accessible guides for beginning chess players. These are just a few:
- Let’s Play Chess: A step by Step Guide for Beginners
- Beginning Chess: Over 300 problems for Players New to the Game
Books by David MacEnulty
David MacEnulty is a multi-award-winning educator and most respected elementary school chess teacher and coach. Author of The Chess Kid’s Book series and more.
Books by 4-Time Woman’s World Chess Champion Susan Polgar
Susan Polgar is a world class chess trainer, collegiate championship chess coach, and founder of the Susan Polgar Chess Foundation. Winner of the U.S. National College Chess Coach of the Year award, and also the Chess Trainer of the Year award by the International Chess Federation (FIDE).