Newcomers

Welcome to Chess! We hope you will find everything you need to get started. Whether you are a complete beginner or a seasoned club player, you will be able to find something to take your game to the next level here.

Learn the Basics

The depth of Chess is such that any Chess player, from beginner to Grandmaster, is always learning new things. But the first step before you can embark on this journey is to learn the basic rules of Chess. There are many guides available online which will explain the rules to you, but an excellent example can be found on www.chess.com/learn-how-to-play-chess

Improve

More advanced players and improving juniors might benefit from some Chess coaching. A list of registered chess coaches in Scotland can be found here.