Online Lessons -- Beyond the 64 Squares

Online Lessons

Beyond the 64 Squares

This series of 16 articles originally appeared in the School Mates Magazine, USCF's the official junior chess publication. They are written by our very own National Master Ross Stoutenborough.

We are pleased to offer them as a free service to our Chess Center enthusiasts. The goal of these lessons is to share life principles that go beyond the 64 squares. Enjoy.

#	Subject	Focus
1	Breaking Through	Strategy
2	How's a Chess Master Like a Duck?	Thinking
3	First Attitude of a Chess Master	Approach
4	Second Attitude of a Chess Master	Approach
5	Third Attitude of a Chess Master	Approach
6	The Power of an Idea	Strategy
7	Unlock That Combination!	Tactics
8	Why Trade?	Strategy
9	How to Get the Gold	Planning
10	How to Build an Attack	Attacking
11	Be Sharp	Attacking
12	Focus	Strategy
13	Keep Your Head Up	Competing
14	Pitching a Shutout	Strategy
15	Looking for a Good Book?	Study
16	The Razor's Edge	Tactics

Ross Stoutenborough became a chess master at the age of 17. Some of his competitive chess achievements include: US Open Junior Champion, American Open co-champion, 2nd place in US Invitational Junior Championship, Northern England Junior Champion and silver medallist in the World Student Chess Olympics.

Though retired from tournament play, he continues to love and follow the game. Ross is our web designer. He can be reached at ross@chess-center.com.