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En Passant: What Is This Chess Rule? Is This Cheating?

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 Points of Pieces: Why Your Queen is Basically a Ferrari

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...

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

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...