The fundamentals of chess. With Faileds. Chess Challenge Day 14

In these videos, I document my journey as a beginner on https://lichess.org! Watch as I learn and improve my chess skills, starting from the basics and working towards my goal of achieving a chess rank. I share my experiences, challenges, and progress along the way.
0:00 - Capture. Take the enemy pieces
1:21 - Protection. Keep your pieces safe
3:17 - Combat. Capture and defend pieces
6:09 - Check in one. Attack the opponent's king
7:19 - Out of check. Defend your king
8:08 - Mate in one. Defeat the opponent's king

Fundamental Principles of Chess: Defense, Attack, Check, and Checkmate

Defense:
Preventing Check: Always be vigilant about threats from your opponent and protect your king to avoid being in check.
Blocking Attacks: Use your pieces to block lines of attack. This may involve placing a piece between your king and the attacking piece.
Counterattack: Sometimes, it’s better to respond to a threat by creating your own. Counterattack your opponent's pieces to divert their attention from your king.
Attack:
Creating Threats: Apply pressure on your opponent’s pieces, forcing them to defend and lose tempo.
Tactics and Combinations: Look for tactical opportunities that can lead to capturing pieces or even delivering checkmate.
Piece Coordination: Ensure your pieces work together to create strong attacking chances.
Check:
Definition of Check: Check is a threat to the king that requires an immediate response. You can deliver check by moving your piece to threaten the opponent’s king.
Responses to Check: The player must respond to check by moving the king, blocking the check, or capturing the attacking piece.
Checkmate:
Definition of Checkmate: Checkmate occurs when the king is in check and has no legal moves to escape. This ends the game.
Checkmate in One Move: Sometimes, a player can deliver checkmate in a single move if the opponent's king is vulnerable and has no way to defend.
Basic Checkmating Patterns: Familiarize yourself with fundamental mating patterns, such as checkmate with a queen or rook, to effectively finish games.
These principles provide a foundation for successful play in chess and will assist you in both defense and attack.