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 […]
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 […]
In this article I will be showing you how I made two diy chess boards with two different designs. These are regulation size chess boards, meaning that the individual squares are between 2″-2.5″. In my case, the squares are 2.25” for an overall board size of 18”. These are end grain chess boards made from […]
There are several ways to finish a chess game quickly. Some of these strategies are the Scholar’s Mate (in just 4 moves) and the Fool’s Mate (in just 2 moves). However, in this article we shall take a look at how to achieve victory in just 3 moves with the white player. There are two […]
The grandmaster title is the most prestigious award in chess. It is handed to players who have demonstrated stellar performance at the top level and have met FIDE requirements. Some of your favorite grandmasters today have earned this title from an early age. For example, World Champion Magnus Carlsen, Fabiano Caruana, Alireza Firouzja, Praggnanandhaa and […]
Being at home by yourself is actually the best time to learn and play chess. You don’t need a coach nor a playing partner to begin practicing. All you need is the correct training system and you’ll be on your way to becoming a self taught master! In this article I’ve put together 8 tips that will […]