Category: Chess

Gone are the days when one couldn’t learn a skill because they had no education on it. Fortunately, it’s the era of the internet and you can learn anything you want. Have you ever wondered how to be better at chess and stopped without an answer? Well, this time it’s going to be different because… Continue reading How to Learn Chess Online: List of Best Websites and Apps

Grandmaster Garry Kasparov infamously said, “Chess is mental torture.”  Countless chess enthusiasts consider him to be the greatest chess player on earth. Imagine if someone like him described the game as mental torture, then what would beginners and amateurs like you and me feel about it!  Why is chess so hard? Well, I’m not here… Continue reading Why is Chess So Hard to Learn?

Did you know Chess was the PUBG for the 7th century AD? Yep, everybody played this board game in India and other parts of South Asia. It is so popular that Chess was mentioned in ancient books such as Harscharita and Chatrang-namak. By the middle of the 9th century AD, a chess manual–Kitab ash-shatranj–was written… Continue reading What Does Chess Teach You About Life?

According to many chess players, chess opening strategies determine the fate of the game. However, for some players, it’s the endgame strategy that seals the deal. Dear readers, I think, when it comes to this discussion, the middle game is the most crucial phase of a game of chess. Although an opening strategy sets the… Continue reading 8 Chess Middlegame Strategies and Tips for Beginners

Hands down! Chess is indeed one of the most intellectually challenging games. After spending almost a year taking chess lessons and learning chess strategies, I am telling you this. As Bobby Fischer says, chess is a war on board. The object is to crush the opponent’s mind.   It’s a war between minds. But like every… Continue reading 13 Chess Tips and Tricks For Beginners: Become a Champ

In chess, I think you are either a Magnus Carlsen or a Bobby Fischer. I simply don’t have faith in someone who claims to be good at playing both aggressively and calmly. Every player has their forte or trying to figure out one. This is for you, the aspiring Fischers out there, who are learning… Continue reading 10 Aggressive Chess Openings To Give You Winning Edge

Chess is all about plans and strategies. In fact, a chess player without any plan is not a player at all.  I guess that’s why Mikhail Chigorin said, “Even a poor plan is better than no plan at all.”  However, you need to study various opening strategies, middle game, and endgame strategies to come up… Continue reading How to Play Queen’s Gambit Declined: 7 Chess Strategies

Well, chess was a popular game even before Netflix’s hit series Queen’s Gambit took over the world. Be it a lazy Sunday afternoon or a quiet library, you will find people enjoying an exciting chess match at some random corners. Undoubtedly, chess is everybody’s favorite tabletop game and one of the most recognized indoor games.… Continue reading 10 Benefits of Playing Chess