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Chess 101
Illegal Moves in Chess: When Your Brain Says “Go,” But the Rules Say “No”
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December 31, 2024
Chess is a game of infinite possibilities—well, almost. For all the creativity you can bring to the board, there are...
Chess 101
50-Move Rule: How Chess Stops Never-Ending Games
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December 28, 2024
Chess is full of dramatic checkmates, jaw-dropping tactics, and heart-stopping blunders. But sometimes, the drama fades into a quiet, unyielding...
Chess 101
En Passant: What Is This Chess Rule? Is This Cheating?
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December 27, 2024
Chess is full of peculiar quirks that make the game as beautiful as it is challenging. Among them, en passant...
Chess 101
Chess Points of Pieces: Why Your Queen is Basically a Ferrari
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December 9, 2024
Ever wondered why losing your queen feels like losing your favorite snack at a chess party? It’s all about the...
Chess 101
How to Avoid Stalemate in Chess: Turning Close Calls into Checkmate
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December 8, 2024
You’ve outplayed your opponent. Their king is limping across the board, their pieces are scattered, and victory feels inevitable. But...