Chess 101
Explore simple yet insightful resources to kickstart your chess mastery in this category.
Chess 101
The Names of Chess Characters Through History and Cultures
If you’ve ever looked at a chessboard and wondered why a horse is called a “knight,” or why the queen...
Chess 101
What Is Forsyth–Edwards Notation (FEN) in Chess? A Simple Guide for Beginners
If you’re diving into The Password Game, solving chess puzzles, or just curious about how chess positions are recorded, you...
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How to Beat Rule 16 in The Password Game — Even If You Know Nothing About Chess
So you’ve made it to Rule 16 in The Password Game. Congratulations! But now the game suddenly throws a wild...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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How to Explain Chess to a 5-Year-Old: Fun, Simple, and Maybe a Little Silly
Explaining chess to a 5-year-old can feel like teaching a cat to use a treadmill—it might take some creativity, but...
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Blindfold Chess: How to Play?
If regular chess is the ultimate mental workout, blindfold chess is running a marathon while juggling flaming torches. It’s a...
