Is chess an art? A science? Some claim it’s both. Yet let’s be honest, it’s really just a game. Fun, challenging, creative: but still a game, not much different from tennis, cricket, football, or golf. But there is one striking difference to these other popular games. While learning to play almost any game can help […]
In this article I bring to you certain exciting chess tactics that can help you turn the tables. Chess tactics are nothing but short-term measures to change the fate of your game. Let us look at them one by one. 1. En Passant This is an obscure move that not many novice players are aware […]
It’s vitally important when you are buying a chess board and a set of chess pieces to get the size correct. You need to ensure that the pieces not only fit on the board, but also look pleasing and uncluttered. You also need to ensure that the chess board will fit on your chosen table […]
If you are lucky enough, all you would need is a strong opening and an opponent who doesn’t see through your opening to be done with the game in a jiffy. For the rest of the unlucky people, they will have to play till the end of the game. If you aspire to finish the […]
When it comes to chess, there are some dos and don’ts that you need to take care. In this article, we will look at some of these. Dos of Chess The very first thing to do is keep asking yourself questions. These questions should be along the lines of… What is my opponent up to? […]
It is important that beginners understand the difference between check and checkmate. It is obvious that “check” and “check mate” are not the same thing. These are two different terms and are not to be confused with each other. It is safe to say that the check precedes the checkmate. A check is when the […]
In this article I have highlighted certain tips that may help you win the game and become a stronger chess player in the future. Let us go over them in detail. 1. Memorize openings In one of my latest articles, I went over numerous different openings that are used in chess and spoke about some […]
What is the point of knowing about the various deployment strategies in chess if you are not aware about the rules of the tournament? The chances of you losing the game are very probable if you are left in the dark regarding tournament rules. This is precisely why I have listed the important tournament rules […]
Just like how it is important for you to be aware of the various chess strategies and tactics, it is important that you are aware about the various ways by which you can end a chess match in a draw. It is vital that you know about these draw situations especially if you want to […]
I’m sure there have been several instances when you have been defeated within a matter of minutes and wondered, “What the heck just happened here?” Well, your opponent fooled you! They may have used a technique known as the “fool’s mate”, which allows the opponent to trap your king within 2 moves, the fastest checkmate! […]