Mental Health is a very sensitive topic. Many people suffer privately while others do not recognize the danger they are in. Medical experts recommend that you should always keep your mind engaged with activities such as playing mental games. When it comes to games that test your mind, chess has to be up there. Even […]
People often ask the question, “Is chess good for your mental health?”. So, what is chess? Chess is a mentally stimulating board game that has existed for centuries. It is often perceived as a game for intellectuals. It engages and challenges the minds of the players at an intellectual level. Besides being an entertaining game that […]
Did you know that the word ‘checkmate‘ originates from the Arabic word ‘shah mat,’ a word which means ‘the king is dead? Chess is a game that has been played for many years by people from all over the world. Chess players were considered intelligent so much that the top chess players broke the Nazi […]
Chess is one of the most captivating and treacherous board games. The game is enjoyed by millions all over the world and its history dates back to over 1400 years ago. The game is authentic, classical and engages the human brain perfectly. However, everyone who is a pro in this game was once a novice. […]
Origins are difficult to determine Even for popular board games, it is hard to tell when that particular game was actually invented. Everything about any ancient board game is merely a guess. But sadly for chess, it is not the oldest board game in the world unless some ancient manuscript is uncovered to change its […]
Chess can be different things to different people. One of those things is a fun hobby. So yes, chess is a hobby and so many other things as well. For most non-professional chess players, chess can be seen as a hobby as it is regularly played for enjoyment during one’s leisure time. You may bring […]
Currently, there are 1721 Chess Grandmasters. The title of grandmaster is awarded by the International Chess Federation (FIDE). In most cases, once you become a chess Grandmaster you will hold that title for life. However, your title can be stripped from you for rare and specific reasons, such as being caught cheating. How To Become […]
Chess absolutely improves a person’s ability to be creative. When people think about the skills that the game of chess can improve things like logic or focus come to mind. Although these skills are needed for the game and honed over time, so is creativity. People who participate in chess, especially those who spend a […]
Most people who play chess liken it to war due to the tactics, strategies and level of coordination involved. Chess evolved from the ancient game ‘Chaturanga’ which was named after a battle formation mentioned in the Indian Epic, Mahabharata. The game gained much attention, in India, during the 7th century before eventually spreading to the rest […]
If you had just bought Chessbase for the first time then you may have a bit of an issue getting acquainted with the platform. This article will help you resolve some of your questions on how to use Chessbase 16. If you haven’t purchased the software just yet then I highly recommend you check out […]