Lessons

Play the Scotch Game

The Scotch is an opening full of traps on both sides of the board, and if you play it you need to know how to spot them. Join Grandmaster Alex Delchev on a tour of each line of the Scotch and be ready to try it out in your own games!

Alex Delchev

9 Lessons

Mastery, Advanced

Lessons

Play the Scotch Game

New to Chess (How to Play)

How to Move the Pieces

Playing the Game

Beginner (Fundamentals)

Opening Principles

Winning the Game

Capturing Pieces

Finding Checkmate

Intro to Book Openings

Intermediate (Key Concepts)

Make the Most of Your Pieces

Understanding Endgames

Winning with Tactics

Forcing Moves

Reading the Board

Advanced (Taking Control)

Key Openings

Choosing the Best Move

Activating Your Pieces

Advanced Endgames

Attacking the King

Advanced Tactics

Endgame Patterns

Learning Rank