In the world of chess, where talent, dedication, and hard work wins, there exists an unspoken wisdom that goes beyond the rule books and official regulations. These are the unsaid and unwritten rules, the subtle codes of conduct and mutual understanding that underpin the fabric of sporting culture. While the spotlight is always on the … Read more
Chess is bad for you because it is an addictive game. People who become immersed in excessive chess playing often neglect important aspects of life, such as school, work, and social interactions. This addiction can lead them to disregard crucial aspects of life such as family time, academic or professional commitments, and leisure activities. As … Read more
After a year of dedicated practice, your chess rating should ideally show substantial improvement. Regular play could result in a rating of at least 1000, both online and over-the-board. However, playing only once a week might make it difficult to maintain an initial rating, potentially falling to around 100-500 range in online chess and below … Read more
Yes, chess is the most popular board game in the world. Its global appeal is unmatched. There are other famous board games like Monopoly, Ludo, and Go, but they are nowhere near in comparison to chess. In countries like USA, China, India, and Russia, chess is the most popular board game. In fact, some schools … Read more
When it comes to choosing a chess set for seniors or anyone else, it’s important to note that the best option isn’t always the most expensive or heavily marketed one. Certain quality features are essential, such as weighted pieces, a marked chess board, durability, internal storage, and standard size and shape of chess pieces. However, … Read more
The 20 40 40 Rule basically is not a rule but an idea or strategy that you can divide your game’s time into three phases: the opening, the middle game, and the endgame. It suggests that if you are an under 2000 rating player you should spend roughly 20% of the game time in the … Read more
Whether you’re a beginner or a grandmaster, a good chess rating is anything that trends upwards with time! In this blog post, I’ll discuss how beginners are usually ranked on chess websites and in the FIDE rating system. I’ll also help you set achievable goals and understand what a good rating is for your skill … Read more
In modern-day chess, it’s a kind of norm that you have to be very good at playing fast. And when it comes to speed and quick calculations, Hikaru Nakamura is the best chess player in the world. He is also one of the top chess content creators. His speed runs are watched by millions of … Read more
Chess is both a game and sport. As a game, chess is a mental activity that is played for pleasure and entertainment while as a sport chess is a contest in which players compete against each other using physical and mental skills. Chess tournaments are held at various levels and professional and amateur chess players … Read more
In the game of chess, there is a special move known as castling, often referred to as the “king and rook switch”. It allows a player to strategically relocate the king and rook, providing both defensive and positional advantages. If you want to understand it in video form, check out the video below: Details of … Read more