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Chess 101
Why Is Over-the-Board Chess Harder Than Online?
If you’ve ever played both online chess and over-the-board (OTB) chess, you’ve probably felt the difference right away. The same...
Chess 101
Can Anyone Become a Chess Grandmaster?
“Can anybody become a FM? I do think that is available to anybody. Can anybody become a GM? That is...
Chess 101
What Happens If Your Phone Rings During a Chess Game?
Imagine this: you’re deep into a tense tournament game. Your position is winning. You’ve calculated everything. Then suddenly… ring ring....
Chess 101
What Is a “Bye” in Chess and When Should You Take One?
If you’ve ever played in an over-the-board chess tournament, you may have come across the term “bye.” At first, it...
Chess 101
75-Move Rule vs 50-Move Rule in Chess: Key Differences Every Player Should Know
Chess is often celebrated as a game of infinite possibilities, but in the world of competitive play, games cannot actually...
Chess 101
A Parent’s and Teacher’s Complete Guide to Teaching Chess to Children
Welcome to the wonderful world of chess! This guide is designed for any parent, teacher, or mentor who wants to...
Chess 101
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,...
Chess 101
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...
Chess 101
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...
Chess 101
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!”...