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Openings
11 Tactical Traps and Pitfalls in the Grob Opening
This rare and unconventional opening The Grob, also known as the Spike Opening, is named after Swiss International Master Henry...
Strategy & Tactics
Zugzwang: When Moving Is a Curse
Zugzwang is a German term describing a situation where the player whose turn it is to move is at a...
Openings
Saragossa Opening: A Simple Guide to Chess’s Hidden Gem
Chess openings set the tone for the entire game. While most players use popular openings like the Ruy Lopez or...
Chess 101
Zwischenzug: The Sneaky Tactic That Turns the Tables
Chess is full of surprises, and few are as satisfying as the zwischenzug. This German word (pronounced tsvish-en-tsook) translates to...
Chess 101
Checkmate: The Best Ending in Chess
Checkmate. The word itself is like a mic drop in chess. It’s not just a move—it’s a statement. A declaration...
Openings
1.d4: The Great Mystery of Counterplay (And How to Crack It)
Ah, 1.d4—the opening that whispers, “I’m here for a strategic, positional grind, and there’s nothing you can do about it.”...
Chess 101
Can a King Kill a King in Chess?
It’s a question every beginner has asked at some point. You’re playing a game, and the opposing king is just...
Chess 101
Blunders in Chess: When Your Brain Takes a Coffee Break
Chess is the ultimate test of strategy and patience, but even the best players aren’t immune to the occasional oops...
Magnus Carlsen
Did Magnus Carlsen Solve Chess?
First off, let’s clear the air: no, Magnus Carlsen didn’t solve chess. That would be like solving pizza. Sure, you...
Chess 101
Illegal Moves in Chess: When Your Brain Says “Go,” But the Rules Say “No”
Chess is a game of infinite possibilities—well, almost. For all the creativity you can bring to the board, there are...
