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
If you’re an intermediate chess player looking to level up your game, this guide is for you. Whether you’re seeking tactics, strategic insights, or just ways to stop blundering in the middlegame, we’ve packed this post with actionable advice that covers every phase of the game—opening, middlegame, and endgame. Why Intermediate Players Struggle Most intermediate … Read more
If you’ve reached a 900 rating in chess, congratulations! That means you’ve passed the very beginner stage and are starting to understand how the game works. Most new players start at around 800 when they join online chess platforms—and many even drop below that. So hitting 900 is a real sign of progress. At this … 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
When you’re looking to buy a chess set, you’ll find hundreds of options out there. Some will be overpriced, and some may be reasonably priced but of poor quality, breaking easily or losing their shape quickly. Here are some simple guidelines to help you choose the best chess set for your needs. 1. Stick to … Read more
Being a regular online chess player I have used many chess apps and honestly the best of all is chess.com. Yes Lichess is totally free and everything but aesthetically and in terms of UI/UX chess.com is way ahead. Whichever app you choose just make sure that the phone operates fine and don’t hang. That’s all … Read more
Yes, you can have two queens in chess if you promote one or more of your pawn(s) to queen(s) upon reaching the 8th rank with white pieces or 1st rank with the black pieces. The Initial Setup At the start of a chess game, each player begins with one queen. This means that there are … Read more
1200 is a decent rating to win a few games in your local amateur tournament. It’s above the beginner level (under 1000) but at the same time it’s still not a very good rating. It is a kind of rating that most people stay on for a life time that’s why it feels like a … 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