Chess 101
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Chess 101
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...
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How to use Obsidian Chess Engine
Obsidian is a modern, high-performance UCI chess engine that rose very quickly into the top tier of computer chess. It’s...
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How to download Komodo Dragon Chess Engine
Komodo is one of the strongest and most popular commercial chess engines (its “Dragon” line is the neural-network/AI flavour). This...
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The Ultimate Chess.com vs Lichess Rating Comparison
Online chess ratings are more than just numbers. They represent your progress, your consistency, and your ability to perform against...
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What Happens When Pawns Reach the End
When a pawn reaches the farthest rank. it promotes. Promotion is one of chess’s most decisive rules. It transforms a...
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How Chess Games End in a Draw: All Rules You Need to Know
Not every chess game ends with checkmate. In fact, about 60% of the games between strong players end in a...
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Illegal Moves and Touch-Move Rule Explained
If you’ve ever played a serious chess game, you’ve probably heard someone say, “You touched it—you have to move it!”...
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FIDE vs USCF Ratings: What’s the Difference?
If you play over-the-board chess, you’ve probably seen at least two different rating numbers next to players’ names: a FIDE...
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Understanding the Elo Rating System in Chess
If you’ve ever played chess online or followed professional tournaments, you’ve probably seen those mysterious numbers next to players’ names—something...
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USCF Grand Prix Points: A Complete Guide
If you’ve ever wondered why some of America’s top chess players spend their weekends traveling to small towns and regional...