Rasberry Chess Academy

This move looks completely wrong... and that's exactly why so many players fall for it. 💀

In the Italian Game, Black appears to hang a pawn and waste a tempo. Most players grab the pawn without a second thought.

That's when the trap begins.

Would you have taken it?

Did you know over 835,000 online chess games have ended in this exact trap? 💀

This is the Englund Gambit, a fast-paced, tricky opening setup that we love showing our students. It teaches them a crucial lesson: just because a move looks natural doesn't mean it's safe!

Whether we are coaching students online or hosting our in-person camps right here in Montgomery, we teach kids tactical awareness, critical thinking, and how to spot danger before it strikes.

Looking for a fun, brain-boosting summer camp or after-school program for your kids? Check out our upcoming schedules at rasberrychess.com

Here's a trap to watch out for! 430,000 victims and counting. 💀 This is the Stafford Gambit’s most famous mate (The Rosen Trap).

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From Beginner to 500 ELO: the 1-Hour Chess Routine 📈

This simple, 60-minute plan is designed to help beginners build foundational skills and start winning more games:

🧩 10 Mins: Solve puzzles to sharpen your pattern recognition.

👑 10 Mins: Practice essential opening principles and mating patterns.

⏱️ 30 Mins: Play slow, focused games (10+ minutes per side) so you have time to think.

🔍 10 Mins: Review and analyze your games to learn from your mistakes.

Remember: Focus on core principles over memorization, keep it fun, and watch your rating climb naturally! Hope this helps! 🚀

When you memorize 20 BILLION chess moves but still get mated 💀 Turns out if you blindly follow the most played database moves on Chess.com... it doesn't end well. 💀

Thanks for the new database Chess.com! 💚🤍🖤

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Investigations by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Does chess actually make you smarter? The answer might surprise you.

It isn’t just about moving the pieces. It’s about how you train. At Rasberry Chess Academy, we design our classes to challenge the brain just enough to spark growth, while keeping it engaging.

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Four inner-city schools came together to compete for trophies and medals, but more importantly to show what they’ve learned and celebrate how far they’ve come. ♟️

This is a look behind the scenes and in front of the boards from tournament day.

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