Chess elitism refers to the attitude among some experienced players who are dismissive or unwelcoming toward newcomers or less skilled players. These individuals often view chess as a noble pursuit—one that should be reserved only for the highly skilled. According to this view, beginners or casual players shouldn’t teach, stream, or even play the game … Read more
With the emergence of chess content creators like Gotham Chess and Samay Raina, it is very much clear that you don’t need to be a Super GM to create quality chess content. People love these creators for the entertainment they bring into their lives. But if you are good at chess and you know how … Read more
Chess ratings are essential tools used to measure a player’s skill level and track their progress. While the concept is consistent across the globe, different countries and organizations use their own rating systems. The three most prominent are: Each system has its own rules, formulas, and procedures for calculating and updating ratings. Let’s begin with … Read more
Chess players write down their moves because it’s required by the official rules of chess set by FIDE, the international governing body. This practice, known as “notation,” helps track the game, resolve disputes, and analyze strategy afterward. It’s one of those weird rules that players, whether amateurs or grandmasters, have to follow while playing a … Read more
Chess is a game of intelligence and bravery. A lot of brain power is required to cover the whole 64 squares and outplay a worthy opponent. But even with so much depth and details, the game works around some really weird rules. At the top and in most official tournaments, players usually are aware of … Read more
Chess is one of the most popular board games in the world. It has been played for hundreds of years, and it is still played by millions of people today. Many famous people are well known for their chess-playing ability, including Albert Einstein, Bobby Fischer, Garry Kasparov, and many more. In this blog, I will … Read more
Although the foundations to learn chess are still the same, standards of the game went way up when Computers were introduced to it. To become a modern-day great, it is very important to become friends with chess computers or engines as they call them. Today, all the top players are the ones best prepared with engines. … Read more
It’s been a tough experience for Ian Nepomniachtchi till now in the world championship. He won the candidates twice in a row and lost the world championship also twice in the row. And the 2024 Candidates is yet another challenge for him to win and play the world championship again. When the 2020 candidates tournament … Read more
Chess will never lose the interest of viewers until we have players like Anish Giri around. The Dutch Grand Master who was a prodigy once has always been there in the list of elite players since he became one of the top players. Not only that but also Anish is a well known chess content … Read more
Girls don’t play chess due to social and cultural factors, lack of role models, unequal opportunities and support, stereotypes impacting self-perception, and the perception of chess as a male-dominated environment. These factors contribute to a gender gap in chess, creating barriers for girls to engage in the game and hindering their progression and representation in … Read more