Chess 101
Explore simple yet insightful resources to kickstart your chess mastery in this category.
Chess 101
How Chess.com Bans Titled Players for Cheating?
Every week on Chess.com, thousands of games produce standout performances. Some runs look unstoppable. Some players hit rating milestones that...
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Why Lichess Is Better Than Chess.com: A Clear, Honest Comparison
If you spend enough time in the online chess world, you’ll notice a recurring debate: Lichess or Chess.com?Both platforms are...
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What Is a Good Chess.com Rating at Every Age?
Chess.com ratings can feel confusing. Some kids hit 1500 in months. Some adults stay at 800 for years. And every...
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How to Increase USCF Points Quickly (clear, practical & advanced guide)
If your goal is to raise your USCF rating quickly, you’ll get the fastest results by combining smart tournament selection,...
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AlphaZero: A Complete Guide to the Engine, Its Power, and Whether You Can Use It
AlphaZero is one of the most famous chess engines ever created, even though almost no everyday chess player has ever...
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Ceres Chess Engine Guide: Power, Features, Download, and Setup
Ceres (short for “Chess Engine for Research”) is a modern, open-source chess engine that blends Monte Carlo Tree Search (MCTS)...
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All Chess Rules Explained: For Beginners, All Moves & Special Cases
A friendly, easy-to-read guide to every chess rule beginners and club players should know. Learn the basic moves, special rules,...
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Caissa Chess: A Friendly Guide to the Engine, Its Power, and How to Use It
Caissa is a modern, open-source chess engine that has earned significant respect in the computer-chess community. Written in C++, Caissa...
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PlentyChess Engine: Strengths, Setup, and Download Guide
PlentyChess is a modern UCI chess engine that has risen quickly in the computer-chess world. It’s a C++ engine that...
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Berserk Chess Engine: What It Is, How Strong It Is, and How to Use It
Berserk is an open-source UCI chess engine created and maintained by Jay Honnold. Since first appearing in 2021 it has...