This year, Chess.com has been working on new resources to help you connect with the chess community. Our latest project, Top Chess Players, is now in alpha mode, and you can start learning about your favorite players and giving us feedback. ...
Did you know that Chess.com's interface is available in 54 different languages? Currently most common (and many uncommon) left-to-right languages¹ are supported in Chess.com, but more than 85% of users use Chess.com's interface in English&sup...
Every day, thousands of chess lovers from all over the world use Chess.com to connect - playing, learning and sharing our favourite game. The chessboard has incredible power to erase differences of language, culture, and age; that's a huge part of...
Tactics are short term opportunities to gain material, checkmate the enemy king, or force a draw in an otherwise lost game. Most chess games are decided based on tactics, so it is vital to recognize common tactical patterns in your...
Chess.com is thrilled to announce the release of our "Mastery" series of chess lessons. On New Year's Day 2019, we released an update to Chess.com/lessons, providing over 130 videos with interactive challenge questions to help players advance fr...
In the early 1800s, competitive chess was a time commitment, with games lasting 8-10 hours. Players would often try to stall and exhaust each other. One infamous match between Howard Staunton and Pierre St. Amant in 1843 reportedly ...
Chess has been fascinating players and spectators for nearly 2,000 years. With the technological revolution of the last 100 years, computers have become an increasingly important part of our lives, and their effect on chess has been substantial. ...
Puzzle Rush has quickly become one of our most beloved features on Chess.com! Users have become deeply invested in their best scores and the best scores of their heroes. Strong and dedicated players have even made an effort to memorize our puzzle ...
There are many ways to end a chess game. Sometimes the result is clear. However, there are situations when some players have questions about the result or why the game suddenly finished. To clarify these situations, here are eight typical ways...
The game of chess just keeps getting younger and younger! Grandmaster titles are now being achieved at twelve, thirteen, and fourteen years of age. Young talents are able to take advantage of the wealth of information, consistent and regular tourn...
Think you have played some long chess games? Check out the games in this article and see if your marathon games match up! Warning! All but one of these games is over 200 moves! Here are the top-four longest-rated chess games ever played: Iva...
The first few moves of a chess game can be some of the most important moves you make. In those moves, you will establish your early plans and fight for your place on the board. Most beginners don’t need to memorize exact opening moves and sh...
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If you have a chess set and want to start a game, the first thing you need to do is get the board set up correctly. Lay out the light square in the bottom-right corner Set up the pawns on the second rank Put your rooks in the corners Place ...
In this series, GM Ben Finegold gives priceless advice for young players, who are trying out their first real-life tournament after playing online. The course covers essentials like legal moves and chess notation and gives hints about time manag...
Bobby Fischer is easily the most famous chess player of all time. When Bobby spoke about chess naturally people listened! Here are ten of his famous quotes. 1. "1.e4 - Best by test." You can find a few games where Fischer started the game...
What are the games that every chess fan needs to know? IM Anna Rudolf is here to show you the most important games ever played. Try The Challenges! Not what you were looking for? Back to the video guide. The First Modern Chess Game Ever ...
Why is chess always taken so seriously? It can be funny and highly entertaining! In this series, IM Kostya Kavutskiy shows you the funny side of chess Try The Challenges! Not what you were looking for? Back to the video guide. Nakamura T...
Sam Shankland was the surprise winner of the 2018 U.S. chess championship. In this video series, GM Sam Shankland walks you through each of his six wins on the way to his victory, ahead of the "big three," Caruana, Nakamura, and Wesley So. Not w...
Chess is much more than attack and defense. Psychology is an integral element of chess. To win a game, tournament, or match, one needs to be strong not only in chess but in the psychological sense as well. Every chess player can recall moments whe...
How do you respond to 1.e4? Have you ever tried the Philidor Defense? GM Ben Finegold explores the main lines and sidelines of this lesser-used opening! He will load you up with all the key lines and ideas you need to know, as well as possib...
GM Alexandra Kosteniuk presents the most spectacular moments, instructive endgames, and amazing miniatures of the 2017 Women´s World Championship. This series is both instructive and entertaining. Not what you were looking for? Back...
This is a quick guide to a video series by IM Keaton Kiewra. This series shows ideas that white can use in the Trompowsky Attack. Learn how to play this creative and bold opening without getting bogged down in too much theory. Skip Ahead To The ...
Nothing draws a great crowd like great competition. And nothing draws greater competition than the PRO Chess League. 2018's version of the PRO Chess League was no exception. IM Keaton Kiewra shows the highlights of the 2018 event. Not what yo...
