If you’re taking chess lessons and already know how to set a chessboard and basic openings, it’s time to try your skills on online chess platforms. But, before you do that, you must know the chess pieces’ point values. This way, you would know which pieces to exchange and which not to. Moreover, this will… Continue reading Point Values of Chess Pieces: Beginner’s Guide
Month: September 2022
Magnus Carlsen Best Games: Learn from Them
Magnus Carlsen achieved the title of grandmaster at the mere age of 13, when his rating was 2484. He won the Chess “World Championship” crown at 22. In 2022, he is the chess player with the highest ELO rating of 2861. The point is Carlsen’s achievement list goes on. The reigning king is definitely one… Continue reading Magnus Carlsen Best Games: Learn from Them
10 Best American Chess Players of All Time
Can you guess how many Grandmasters America has produced so far? A whopping number of 94! The United States has continually provided world-class talent in the game, be it Bobby Fischer or Paul Morphy. On the world-chess stage, you will come across Grandmasters such as Fabiano Caruana or Gata Kamsky. They are regulars at the… Continue reading 10 Best American Chess Players of All Time
15 Women Chess Grandmasters You Must Know
Do you know Beth Harmon became Chess Grandmaster at an early age? Well, that was fictional, but there are real female chess masters who earned the title of Chess Grandmaster. What does Chess Grandmaster mean? The International Chess Federation (FIDE) grants one of the highest titles to chess players, known as “Grandmaster.” Once someone achieves… Continue reading 15 Women Chess Grandmasters You Must Know
Best Chess Apps for iPad and iPhone in 2022
We can all agree that nothing beats the feeling of playing on a real chessboard. You get to set up the chessboard, play with chess figurines, and experience the adrenaline rush physically. However, nowadays, chess apps/websites are a preferred option over chessboards because of their portability and affordability. After all, that’s how internet events like… Continue reading Best Chess Apps for iPad and iPhone in 2022
How to Use a Capo on Guitar?
Do you know who is a beginner guitarist’s best friend? Any idea? It’s Capo. Also, a beginner-friendly guitar book that will teach you in detail about capos. The name might sound a bit weird, but if you have just started learning guitar, you will love this little firecracker. It is an ignored part of the… Continue reading How to Use a Capo on Guitar?
Learn Piano Without Buying a Piano
The minimum cost of good-quality pianos ranges between $300 to $600. Now, as a beginner, are you ready to invest such an amount when you don’t even know how to play it? Moreover, it’s not always about the price. Many people can afford pianos, but they stop themselves from buying one thinking about the space… Continue reading Learn Piano Without Buying a Piano
What is Cut Time in Music?
What if the beats didn’t exist? Would you be interested in listening to arrhythmic music? Beats and Tempo play a similar role as time in creating a melody. Otherwise, we would be unaware of what speed would go with a particular musical piece. For example, how would a marching song sound without appropriate beats and… Continue reading What is Cut Time in Music?
How to Play Gm Piano Chord?
Everything was so new to me when I got introduced to the piano. My favorite thing was, placing the fingers softly on each key and getting excited to hear a tone. I patiently learned the scales and chords. Understanding the structure and playing it on my own was a bingo! I learned many chords, but… Continue reading How to Play Gm Piano Chord?
Difference Between Arabic and Hindi
Do you know there are 14 words for “love” in Arabic? Yeah, it’s pretty awesome. But, if you’re thinking Arabic is the only versatile language, then you’re wrong. Even Hindi has plenty of words for love. Both languages have their individuality and distinctiveness. That’s why, people find it very confusing to pick a side in… Continue reading Difference Between Arabic and Hindi