Picture this. You settle in for a film, there is a chessboard on screen, two characters are about to square off in what the director clearly intends to be the most intellectually charged scene in the entire movie. You lean forward. And then one of...
Back to TopFor most people, chess is a hobby. For some, it is the only place where things make sense. A chessboard is a strange object to find comfort in. The same rules for five hundred years, and whatever is falling apart in your life, the board...
Chess looks, at first, like pure logic. Perfect information. No luck, no dice, no excuses. You choose a move and you live with it. Yet when you look at where chess has quietly taken root in the past decade, in Lagos slums built on water, in prison...
Chess attracts obsessive people, strong stories, and a few characters you would not want anywhere near your local club. This blog looks at four of them, from a murderer who gamed the US rating system, to a serial killer who turned "chessboard" int...
Most masters sprint to their title, Franklin Chen hiked. While many titled players reach 2200 in their teens or early twenties, Franklin became a US National Master at 45 (which kind of makes him the opposite of a prodigy), after a twenty year b...
There is something special for me about the time just before you hit a tennis shot. The world becomes motionless. You bounce the ball twice (a habit I have and somehow became a small ritual, weirdly) and feel how heavy it is in your palm. Your opp...
For centuries, chess was considered a great test of intellect. But over the last few decades, that image has cracked. Cheating at chess, once a near impossibility in over-the-board tournaments, has evolved with technology. What began as whispered ...
Back to ContentsOn the surface, chess may just seem like a game of black and white pieces. But for most of its history, it has been something deeper. Soldiers, kings, and codebreakers have learned from the game's strategy and ever changing variati...
Chess has fascinated artists for centuries. Its mix of tension, strategy and competition illustrates a perfect outline for painters. These five pieces of art show how each and every artist perceive the world of chess differently. Each artist tryin...
In 2016, a single second shattered Noland Arbaugh’s life. Paralyzed from the shoulders down, the former college athlete and chess enthusiast faced a future void of independence. Today, he’s not only playing chess again but he’s d...
Paul Morphy, chess's original genius, dominated 19th-century chess with unprecedented brilliance only to retreat into a life of paranoia and solitude. History has branded him as mentally ill, but what if he had reason to fear? This speculation ...
Chess has been a main test of IQ and wit for centuries. Every move is executed based on strict rules on a set board with clearly defined piece positions. No hidden information, no dice rolls, no card draws—just the pure intellectual war betw...
The Mission Ahead Your heart pounds as you stand in front of the imposing, steel-reinforced vault. The mission briefing replays in your head - this is no regular job. You have been put onto a high-stakes mission that might just change the fu...
You slowly open your eyes and find yourself lying on the cold, stone floor of an ancient vault. The air smells of dust and damp, and a dim light flickers from torches lining the walls. You sit up, heart pounding, as you remember how you got here...
Ready to dive into the most MIND-BLOWING, JAW-DROPPING moves ever played in chess? These aren’t just any moves—they’re the kind that make you want to flip the board, stare in awe, and rethink everything you thought you knew about...
Chess goes beyond a board game. Chess serves as a record of human history and a tool for tracking changes in strategy and culture. You learn how earlier players shaped rules and goals you follow today. Introduction: A Game for the AgesBefore ...
Chess isn't just a game of logic and strategy; it's a thrilling psychological battle where the mind is your greatest weapon. Welcome to the world where each move is a statement, and every glance could be a feint. In this blog, we're diving into th...
Hey Everyone! So... You want to see how GM Hikaru Nakamura played a PERFECT game against GM Loek van Wely in 2010? Well, you're in the right place! This game is an absolute masterpiece, with Hikaru achieving an incredible 100% accuracy. If you'r...
So... You’re looking to SKYROCKET your elo and need some fresh ideas and tips. Well, you’re in the right place! These lesser-known tips transformed my game and got me to 1500+ Elo. If you’re feeling stuck and frustrated, don't ...
So... You're probably stuck in the sub-1400 range and want to finally break through to 1500 Elo. Well, you're in the right place! These tips changed the way I played online and got me from 100 elo (yes, I was really that bad) a year ago to a solid...
So... You want to learn the BRUTAL Fried Liver Attack. Well, You're in the right place. This attack works best at around 1000 elo. But is a brilliant opening from beginner to around 1100. If you're hard stuck at this elo range then this might be t...
