LIBRARY PROGRAM & LEARNING RESOURCES
Have you ever wanted to learn chess? Here's an opportunity for kids ages 6 and up to learn the game, or to practice the skills that you already have. Come out to the Brantford public library at 173 Colborne Street every other Saturday, and a member of the Brantford Chess Club will offer basic instruction and tips on how to improve your game.
Video Based Resources:
The largest chess site in the world for learning and play. While it is membership based, it is completely free to play and a certain amount of puzzles and lessons can be accessed completely for free every day or week.
A great free and open source chess.com alternative. All of the features of the site, including all the puzzles, lessons, and databases can be accessed completely for free.
A great youth-friendly site directed at young players and learners of the game.
A good resource to study openings (primarily), middlegames, and endgames. While most of its content is paid, there are still plenty of free short-and-sweet courses to help you improve your game.
A resource for all levels/ages of player from novice to master level.
Click the "yes, show me how!" button and enter a name and valid email address to get free (nearly daily) 5-15 minute videos for novice level players.