Objectivity can make your chess grow faster. Yet many underestimate its importance. So what’s the solution to stay objective? Learn more in this article. “The first principle is that you must not fool yourself, and you are the easiest person to ...
I'm exploring the topic of how chess players visualise positions and would like to write a post about it. I'd be very happy if some of you chess players took the time to try and describe how the process works for you personally and posted it in th...
What do you do when you see a good move? “When you see a good move, look for a better one.” -Emanuel Lasker This is one of those quotes that I wish had not been put so memorably, because the sentiment underlying it is not that helpful. Taken ...
Chess has been played for centuries and has always been regarded as a game that requires strategic thinking, concentration, and patience. However, the ongoing chess boom is changing the game. We are seeing a move towards shorter time controls and ...
Paul Morphy quit chess. Did he make a mistake? “The ability to play chess is the sign of a gentleman. The ability to play chess well is the sign of a wasted life.” - Paul Morphy Paul Morphy was born in 1837 in New Orleans into a wealthy famil...
When Levon Aronian made a quick draw against co-leader Dommaraju Gukesh in the final round of the WR Chess Masters, it seemed like an uncharacteristically timid move for the Armenian grandmaster, who’s long been known as one of the most creative a...
