Andrew Hercules

Who Goes First In Chess and Does It Matter?

Chess Questions By Andrew Hercules

Chess is a battle between two armies. One player has control of the white army, while the other plays the black army. Each army has 16 soldiers, who differ in strength and importance. The ultimate goal is to trap the opponent’s king and deliver a checkmate to end the game. If you are new to […]

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