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Rating Performance in Chess: A Fun and Easy way of Explanation

Rating Performance in Chess: A Fun and Easy way of Explanation

NM
December 21, 2024

When it comes to chess, there’s more to the game than just capturing queens and shouting “checkmate.” One fascinating number...

Beginner Chess Puzzles: Cracking the Code One Move at a Time

Beginner Chess Puzzles: Cracking the Code One Move at a Time

NM
December 10, 2024

What is a chess puzzle, and what are its types? This article aims to explain the concept and tricks behind...

Chess Points of Pieces: Why Your Queen is Basically a Ferrari

Chess Points of Pieces: Why Your Queen is Basically a Ferrari

NM
December 9, 2024

Ever wondered why losing your queen feels like losing your favorite snack at a chess party? It’s all about the...

How to Avoid Stalemate in Chess: Turning Close Calls into Checkmate

How to Avoid Stalemate in Chess: Turning Close Calls into Checkmate

NM
December 8, 2024

You’ve outplayed your opponent. Their king is limping across the board, their pieces are scattered, and victory feels inevitable. But...

The 10 Most Popular Opening Moves in Chess, Ranked From ‘Why?’ to ‘Wow!’

The 10 Most Popular Opening Moves in Chess, Ranked From ‘Why?’ to ‘Wow!’

NM
December 6, 2024

Chess openings are a lot like pizza toppings, as there are plenty to choose from, but only a few are...

Chess puzzles for beginners: 11 valuable tips and examples

Chess puzzles for beginners: 11 valuable tips and examples

XB
January 6, 2024

Do you want to master the art of solving chess puzzles as a beginner? Rule number one: Always look for a check, or a capture, first. When you get better at puzzles, you will get better at chess.

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