https://freshmatchjournal.co.uk/Read the craft of the match, from first move to final turn.enhttps://freshmatchjournal.co.uk/the-fork-the-pin-and-the-skewer-three-attacks-three-different/https://freshmatchjournal.co.uk/the-fork-the-pin-and-the-skewer-three-attacks-three-different/Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:00:00 +0000Chess LanguageLearn the difference between a chess fork, pin and skewer by asking what each attack threatens and which piece’s relationship makes the tactic work.https://freshmatchjournal.co.uk/board-or-screen-choosing-how-to-follow-a-chess-game/https://freshmatchjournal.co.uk/board-or-screen-choosing-how-to-follow-a-chess-game/Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:30:00 +0000Watching ChessBoard or screen for following a chess game? Choose the format that fits your seat, attention, and need to inspect moves without losing the flow.https://freshmatchjournal.co.uk/before-the-clock-how-chess-became-a-timed-contest/https://freshmatchjournal.co.uk/before-the-clock-how-chess-became-a-timed-contest/Sat, 24 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0000Chess HistoryLearn how chess clocks reshaped competitive play, making thinking time visible and giving opponents and organizers a shared way to manage a game.https://freshmatchjournal.co.uk/the-opening-trap-why-memorizing-moves-is-not-the-same-as/https://freshmatchjournal.co.uk/the-opening-trap-why-memorizing-moves-is-not-the-same-as/Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:40:00 +0000Game PlansOpening trap awareness helps you see why a memorized move may no longer fit, then choose a practical response based on the position in front of you.https://freshmatchjournal.co.uk/your-first-casual-chess-meetup-a-quiet-checklist-for-joining-in/https://freshmatchjournal.co.uk/your-first-casual-chess-meetup-a-quiet-checklist-for-joining-in/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0000Match CustomsA first casual chess meetup feels easier when you know what to bring, how to choose a pace, and what to ask before taking a seat.