18
May
There is a colloquial saying, ‘the book was better!’ Yes, mostly this is very prevalent especially among the Harry Potter fans. Talking about chess, most of the budding chess players rely on...
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18
May
What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear the word Pin? If it is a sharp and thin object that can pierce things, you think like some...
18
May
The Nimzowitsch Defence is a very unconventional opening that is adopted by very few players. Developed by Aron Nimzowitsch, it allows White to temporarily gain control over the center of the board....
17
May
Wood is used to manufacture more than 80 percent of todays’ chess boards. But wood was not always associated with Chess. Ivory was used to construct chess boards and chess pieces until...
16
May
Can chess help you relax? Can it help you unwind after a long and hard day at work? Many people know chess as this really stressful and competitive time critical game with...
16
May
The King Indian Defence is in itself an iteration of the Indian game. It is commonly abbreviated as KID. One important thing to note is that the King’s Indian Attack is a...
12
May
The Ruy Lopez opening is one of the most popular openings in chess. Players from all aspects of the spectrum use it. This spectrum comprises of amateurs as well as the most...
12
May
In weighted chess sets, the pieces are hollow from inside. Further, the iron or lead are inserted in those holes. Scientifically, we can say that because of those weights the center of gravity is lowered and that helps them stand sturdy.
12
May
The ultimate goal for a professional chess player is to become a chess grandmaster. This takes years of hardwork and dedication towards the game. There will be failures that should be overcome...
12
May
We are all well aware that the modern game of chess originated from the game of shatranj in India. Shatranj was a game that was played by members of royalty in the...
11
May
So, let’s imagine. You are on a road. Everything is going well, You identify the ideal directions to reach the destination.
11
May
The Stonewall attack is one of the most solid systems in the game of Chess. It becomes the Stonewall Attack when adopted by White players. It becomes a variation of the Dutch...