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Chess is a game of infinite possibilities—well, almost. For all the creativity you can bring to the board, there are some hard-and-fast rules that simply cannot be broken. When you make an illegal move, it’s like trying to sprint through a wall. You don’t get anywhere, and it’s probably not going to end well for … Read more
Explaining chess to a 5-year-old can feel like teaching a cat to use a treadmill—it might take some creativity, but it’s totally possible (and surprisingly rewarding). Kids love stories, fun challenges, and the occasional laugh, so the trick is to make chess less of a textbook and more of an adventure. Let’s break down the … Read more
If regular chess is the ultimate mental workout, blindfold chess is running a marathon while juggling flaming torches. It’s a mind-bending feat where players play without looking at the board. Yes, you read that right—no physical board, no pieces. Just the vast chessboard of the mind. Blindfold chess sounds impossible to most people. Yet, for … Read more
Chess is full of dramatic checkmates, jaw-dropping tactics, and heart-stopping blunders. But sometimes, the drama fades into a quiet, unyielding standoff. Enter the 50-move rule—a rule that ensures no game of chess will drag on forever, even if the players are as stubborn as two toddlers arguing over the last cookie. What Is the 50-Move … Read more
Chess is full of peculiar quirks that make the game as beautiful as it is challenging. Among them, en passant is the most delightfully obscure. It’s the kind of rule that sparks heated debates in beginner games and smug smiles in expert ones. If you’ve ever found yourself asking, “Wait, that’s allowed?” after someone captures … Read more
When it comes to chess, there’s more to the game than just capturing queens and shouting “checkmate.” One fascinating number is your Performance Rating (Rp)—a nifty way of saying, “How well did you really play against these opponents?” Let’s explore the three main ways to calculate this magical number, in a fun and simple way! … Read more
What is a chess puzzle, and what are its types? This article aims to explain the concept and tricks behind chess puzzles for beginners. Chess puzzles are like the brain’s version of a morning workout. They stretch your thinking, sharpen your instincts, and boost your confidence, all while being surprisingly fun. For beginners, chess puzzles … Read more
Ever wondered why losing your queen feels like losing your favorite snack at a chess party? It’s all about the points, my friend. Chess assigns every piece a value, and these points don’t just reflect how powerful a piece is. They influence strategies, trades, and endgames. Let’s break it down with the kind of flair … Read more
You’ve outplayed your opponent. Their king is limping across the board, their pieces are scattered, and victory feels inevitable. But then—bam! Stalemate. The game ends in a draw, not because you couldn’t win, but because you accidentally let your opponent slip through the back door of chess mishaps. Stalemate is one of the sneakiest problem … Read more
Chess openings are a lot like pizza toppings, as there are plenty to choose from, but only a few are universally loved. Let’s explore the best first moves in chess, ranked by popularity. “Why?” Tier Moves that scream, “I play chess for fun, not to win.” 10. 1.Nc3 (1%)The Nimzowitsch-Larsen Attack’s more eccentric cousin. Sure, … Read more