Some chess openings have stood the test of time, remaining favorites among casual players and club enthusiasts alike. The Scotch, Scandinavian, and Ruy López are great examples. But at the Grandmaster level, things look a bit different. Top players often choose openings that are deeply studied, strategically rich, and tactically complex. These openings are battlegrounds … Read more
In chess, “flagging” is a technique used to win or draw a game by playing fast and running the opponent’s clock out of time. Rather than achieving a win or draw through checkmate, stalemate, or opponent resigning because of material disadvantage, flagging is an option that is becoming more and more common especially in online … Read more
Chess is a game of skill and knowledge. As a beginner, the more you understand the game, the better you’ll be at beating the opponents. When you play online, the game will match you with players who are at your level. This is good because as you get better and learn more about chess, you’ll … Read more
Chess skills can be developed using several different ways. People like Hikaru Nakamura initially achieved the International Master level just by playing a lot of games. Gukesh, the Indian GM used a chess engine to analyze his games only after achieving the Grand Master level. But that’s not a common path many top chess players … Read more
Chess is a game that requires both physical and mental endurance. While physical fitness is important for sustained concentration, mental fitness is critical for staying calm and focused during a game. The pressure of making the right move, coupled with the fear of making a mistake, can make even the most experienced players feel stressed … Read more
At higher levels, chess revolves around preparation, practice, and mental strength. The search for exceptional traps, tactics, moves, and ideas demands more than mere reliance on innate ability and talent to discover the best moves on the board. Advanced players must master specific elements of the game, such as tactics, through dedicated practice. If you’re … Read more
Chess can be tiring due to the constant need for concentration, decision-making, and the pressure of competition. In this blog post, we’ll explore why chess is exhausting and share practical tips to help you combat that fatigue and stay sharp during your games. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned player, these strategies will keep … Read more
Chess is a game that demands skill, strategy, and practice to master. Just like anything else in life, to improve at chess, you’ve got to invest time and effort. But where do you focus that effort to see the most significant improvement in your game? In this blog post, I will share 10 practical tips … 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
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