Mistakes

The mistakes that cost beginners the most points, with real examples and how to stop making them.

• How to spot forks in chess: a scan before every move

  Learn how to spot forks in chess with a two-target scan, two real games and Stockfish-checked boards. Check your opponent's threats before attacking.

• How to use pins in chess: create, exploit and escape

  Learn how to use pins in chess with three real games: exploit a pinned queen, escape pressure and check the counterattack before creating a pin.