Chess originated in India. Scientists have determined that chess was invented around the 6th century. However, the rules of the game at that time differed significantly from those of today. There is a popular legend about the origin of the game ...
The history of chess can be traced back nearly 1,500 years to its earliest known predecessor, called chaturanga, in India; its prehistory is the subject of speculation. From India it spread to Persia, where it was modified in terms of shapes and r...
Punishing the Ruy Lopez Chess is a game full of openings. There can be many traps in the beginning of the game that starts the downfall of the player who fell for the trap. The opening that is chosen determines the opponent's chance of winning t...
Chess History, Literature, and Visual Arts of Argentina La Albiceleste ("The White and Sky Blue") used to be a chess powerhouse, particularly from the 1930s to the 1950s, when it consistently ranked among the top nations at the Olympiads. The co...
Maybe, maybe not. Like mayflies, each day lasts only 24 hours (ignoring the fact a day is actually about four minutes less than that), so the opportunity to be born the same day as a famous chess player is fleeting. Even more so since most of us...
Most people probably see me as a chess player, chess teacher, or chess journalist, and those are all true, but I've always thought of myself more as a traveler. Even before my current job, I'd been living on planes and trains for a lot of my adult...
In Winner's POV, we take a look at tournaments from the 19th century and see the games that allowed the top player to prevail. Some tournaments will be known and famous, others will be more obscure - in a time period where competition is scarce, I...
chess facts: There are over 319 billion possible combinations. Did you know that the total number of ways to play the first four moves for both players in a chess game is 318,979,564,000? Most of the combinations are so many possibilities that ...
In chess, the best openings depend on your playing style, experience level, and what kind of positions you enjoy. However, some openings are universally respected for their soundness and popularity at all levels, including grandmaster play. Here's...
If drink is the curse of the working classes and work is the curse of the drinking classes, then chess is the curse of the thinking classes. J Ross So, who are the GOATs of chess quotes? Do you have an opinion? Hey, it's no problem if you ...
Now Don Quixote. I read it in Spanish when I lived in El Salvador. I was seven years old interned in a Catholic school. I picked the book. It was not a required read. My mom would sit while I read the book outloud and both would start laughin...
In Winner's POV, we take a look at tournaments from the 19th century and see the games that allowed the top player to prevail. Some tournaments will be known and famous, others will be more obscure - in a time period where competition is scarce, I...
1. There are over 319 billion possible combinations.Did you know that the total number of ways to play the first four moves for both players in a chess game is 318,979,564,000? Most of the combinations are so many possibilities that it’s imp...
When you think of aggressive, offbeat chess openings, the Bird Opening (1. f4) probably doesn’t top the list. But maybe it should. For club players rated under 2000, the Bird is a hidden gem offering surprising amounts of value, positional...
♟️ Comparing Chess Openings: A Tier-Based Guide In chess, there are numerous openings, each with its own strengths, weaknesses, and strategic goals. Whether you're an aggressive player or prefer solid, strategic play, there's an opening su...
Chess is a game of strategy and intellect that has captivated minds for over a millennium. Its evolution reflects the cultural and historical shifts of the societies that embraced it. This article delves into the rich tapestry of chess's history, ...
Supernationals, the quadrennial mega-tournament hosted by US Chess, took place in Orlando, Florida, from May 8-11, 2025, with a non-stop barrage of events. More than 4600 kids from all over the U.S. attended this eighth iteration of the event, and...
Italian Game is considered as one of the most popular chess opening on any level, from beginners to grandmaster level. The theory itself had been developed for more than 500 years since Pedro Damiano published his chess book in the 1512. Populariz...
Spanish Walls Collapse By the time Round 10 of the Bucharest Grandmasters Invitational began, the tournament hall had taken on the hushed reverence of a cathedral. Everyone knew they were witnessing something special. Something rare. Rockfor...
The Hungarian Fortress Falls The eighth round of the 16-player single round-robin chess tournament was underway in the heart of Bucharest. The grand hall, with its stained-glass ceilings and heavy wooden boards, had become a second home for th...
April might have been a chilled month when it comes to chess activities here in Andorra, but that doesn’t mean our players have been taking a break. The Easter period is packed with international tournaments, and as always, our players were ...
April might have been a chilled month when it comes to chess activities here in Andorra, but that doesn’t mean our players have been taking a break. The Easter period is packed with international tournaments, and as always, our players were ...
Hello there! I am an analyst and games designer and these are my humble musings on the state of chess , where it has come from and where it is going. Lets discuss and learn together. We tend to think of Chess as a finalised product...
Complex Chess Openings Beginners Should Avoid For those new to chess, it's advisable to steer clear of openings that demand extensive memorization or intricate understanding of strategic nuances. Engaging with such complex openings early on can ...
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