64 squares with more permutations than atoms in the universe. 64 squares is an entire world of itself. Chess provides structure, simplicity, and nuance to a world which desperately needs it. Chess’s popularity is absolutely booming! You don’t even need to know the rules of chess to appreciate the cultural significance of the game at […]
A board with 64 squares, 32 pieces on it and a set of rules about how each piece can move; can there really be that much to it? We definitely think so and we’re about to explain why it’s often used as a metaphor for planning your next move in business, war, or life. Like […]
The Queen’s Gambit begins with the moves pawn 1.d4 d5 2.c4. The Queen’s Gambit is a gradual strategic opening in which White is aiming to get a slight advantage and space in the beginning phase of the game and only later gradually develop it into an attack. How To Play The Queen’s Gambit Accepted? After […]
In this article, we shall take a look at the famous King’s Gambit opening which begins with the moves 1.e4 e5 2.f4 With this aggressive pawn sacrifice, White is trying to open lines and seize control of the center as quickly as possible. But if Black has done his homework, he shouldn’t have too many […]
This article features the Pirc Defense chess opening. The Pirc begins with the moves 1.e4 d6 With this modest looking move, Black is looking to develop his pieces as quickly as possible and keep the white center restrained. Only later will he plan a counterattack against the center. Play usually continues 1.e4 d6 2.d4 Nf6 3.Nc3 […]
In this article we shall take a look at the Nimzo-Indian Defense chess opening. This is the most popular reply to the Queens pawn opening. The Nimzo Indian Defense begins with the moves 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nc3 Bb4 This is a “hypermodern” strategy, which is why it is labeled as an “Indian” defense without […]
Chess hustlers are players who compete at the chess board for money. Most of them can be seen hanging out in parks, mainly in New York City. Some may talk a ton of trash, cheat and play for small amount of money, while there are others that actually make a good income from the game. […]
Chess apps are a convenient way to learn and play chess with friends. Most of the top chess apps online allows you to connect and play with anyone in the world. In this article, we shall take a look at the best chess apps that you can download on your android or iOS device. These […]
Chess players gain rating points when they win games, and lose rating points when they lose games. But how exactly are these points calculated? Well, according to the USCF Official Rules of Chess, “The rating system is based on the theory that the rating difference between two players corresponds to their expected score with each […]
Many people wonder whether or not there is a relationship between your level of chess skills and intelligence. Well the fact is that many grandmasters and even ordinary chess players tend to exhibit superior cognitive abilities compared to non-chess players. This leads us to the question, do chess players have high IQs? Many chess players […]