Chessboard Explained (Files, Ranks & Squares) | Beginner Chess Lesson 1 | Lighten Up Chess

👉 Practice what you learned here: [https://lightenupchess.blogspot.com/2026/03/what-is-chessboard.html?m=1] ♟️ Welcome to Lighten Up Chess – Let’s Learn Chess Series (Lesson 1)! In this video, you will learn the fundamentals of the chessboard, the first step to mastering chess. 📌 In this lesson: • What is a chessboard (8x8 grid, 64 squares) • The golden rule: "White on the Right" • Files (a–h) and how they work • Ranks (1–8) explained clearly • How to name squares like e4, a1, and h8 Understanding these basics will help you read, play, and talk about chess positions with confidence. 📚 This is Lesson 1 in the "Let’s Learn Chess" beginner series. Start here and improve step by step! 🔔 Subscribe to Lighten Up Chess for easy, beginner-friendly lessons. #chess #learnchess #chessforbeginners #chessbasics #chesstutorial