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This is your place to catch up on anything you may have missed in the world of chess! Our informative articles cover a range of topics, including chess news, chess facts, chess history, chess blogs, and other interesting information regarding chess players, tournaments, or the game of chess in general.
Here, you can learn about the history of chess, its spread throughout the world, and even some tips on how to improve your own chess game. You can also get a glimpse inside the minds of chess’s most impressive child prodigies, seeing how they train and how they came to be so good at what they do at such a young age. You can take an insider’s look at chess culture around the world, discover the mental benefits of playing chess, or read a detailed breakdown on the World Chess Championship and how it’s organized.
Have you ever wondered about the psychological aspects of playing chess? We have articles here that explore that subject. We can also introduce you to some of the most famous chess players of all time and examine how they each changed the game of chess in their own way. You can learn about many of the different variants of chess there are out there, and even read about how to teach and play chess with kids.
No matter what your level of experience is with chess, there are articles here that appeal to everyone. If you’re just getting started as a beginner to chess, you might want to take a look at our piece on learning chess as an adult. It provides tips for learning quickly as well as reassurance that it will be worth it in the end! Newbies may also be interested in learning about the top most influential chess matches in the history of the game. If you’re ever in a conversation about chess, you’ll want to have knowledge of these games to fall back on in case it comes up, which it likely will.
In short, we have something for everyone here in the Informative Articles section, and if you’d like to learn something new today about chess, this is a great place to start!
The Best Classic Chess Sets For Any Skill Level
Chess is often thought of as an intimidating game to learn because of the different pieces and explicit moves they
Continue readingGarry Kasparov MasterClass Review
Garry Kasparov MasterClass Review: Is It Worth It? Intro As you’re looking for new ways to improve your chess ability,
Continue readingSlow Chess
The Context of Slow Chess There is a valid argument that slow chess is dead. But is this indeed the
Continue readingBlindfold Chess
Everything you Need to Know About Blindfold Chess What is Blindfold Chess? As the name suggests, blindfold chess is played
Continue readingProper Chess Board Setup – Quick and Easy Guide
Setting your chess board up properly is the key to learning how to play chess. Each chess piece will need
Continue readingHow Does the Environment Affect Your Chess Playing Skills?
It is Not Just About How You Play, it is About Who and Where You Play as Well. When you
Continue readingEverything You Need to Know About Chess Arbiters
All the Facts You Need About the Keepers of the Laws of Chess Maybe Chess Arbiter is a term and
Continue readingChess and Math: Will I Be a Better Chess Player if I Know Math Better?
How Chess and Math are Related… and How They are Not. Chess is a game that can trace its origins
Continue readingForward Chess – the App That Brings Your Chess Books to Life!
Get ready to explore a fun and unique way to enjoy your chess books, from anywhere you happen to be!
Continue readingThe Best Chess Books in Every Category – Which One is Best for You?
We’ve reviewed the best chess books out there, and we’ll help you figure out which ones you need to read!
Continue readingAn Inside Look at ‘The Chess Website’
Does it really work for beginners and experts alike? We’ll find out in this review! The Chess Website is a
Continue readingLearn Chess Anywhere with Chessable
The innovative online learning platform makes improving your chess game easier than ever before. Have you ever wanted to strengthen
Continue readingSunrise Center for Excellence in Chess
More than just chess lessons, Sunrise Chess Center has encouraged the entire City of Sunrise to learn the game and
Continue readingBraille and Beyond – Exploring the World of Chess for Blind Players
Blind and partially sighted players worldwide are proving that chess is truly a game of the mind, not the eyes!
Continue readingFirst Move – America’s Foundation for Chess
Not quite a chess school, First Move occupies a unique niche in the chess world. Their focus is on teaching
Continue readingThe Top 5 Chess Festivals Around the World
Music festivals not appealing to you? Burning Man not your bag? Why not try a chess festival instead? It seems
Continue readingACO – The Amateur Chess Organization
FIDE and USCF are great for professional players, but where can amateurs turn? The ACO, of course! We’ve talked a
Continue readingAlphaZero, Google’s Newest Contribution to Chess AI
The powerful new chess bot taught itself chess in four hours and plays like nothing we’ve ever seen. Google’s DeepMind
Continue readingCheck and Mate: Modern Romance in an Ancient Game
Few people think of chess as a game of romance, except those who have experienced the game’s mysterious attraction themselves!
Continue readingCan I Become a Chess Champion Without a Coach?
In this age where everything you could ever want to know about chess can be found online, some people are
Continue readingDiscover a Whole New World of Chess with a Chess Vacation
Chess tourism is a fantastic way to incorporate your favorite hobby into your holiday! When most people think of taking
Continue readingChess Home Decor
Because sometimes a pretty chess set on display just isn’t enough! Over the thousands of years that the game has
Continue readingWorld Records in Chess
What was the shortest game of chess ever played? Who was the highest rated chess player ever? Take a closer
Continue readingHow to Keep Your Chess Set in Good Condition
Our tips on cleaning and storing your chess set for keeping it in amazing condition. When you’re a chess player,
Continue readingThe Vega Chess Pairing Program
Finally, an easy to use tournament administration tool that actually makes things easier, instead of even more complicated! The Vega
Continue reading10 Greatest Chess Movies of All Time
From New Chess Movies to Chess Film Classics: Our List of the Best Chess Movies Ever There’s no denying it:
Continue readingSydney Gruber, the Artist Behind the Most Colorful Chess Sets on the Market
We sat down with the artist behind Chess House’s new line of custom painted chess sets to give you the
Continue readingIs Chess a Sport?
What Is Chess, Exactly – Sport, Game, or Somewhere in Between? We Analyze Both Sides of the Debate. Two opponents
Continue readingThink Like a King with The Chess School
There are countless different methods and materials out there designed to increase your chess skill, but this one may just
Continue readingCheating in Chess
Cheating is an unavoidable part of any sport or game, but chess does its best to prevent cheating and oust
Continue readingSquare Off – The Future of Chess?
An inside look at the innovative new product that could change the game of chess forever. Have you heard of
Continue readingThe Most Recommended Chess Openings
In the game of chess, there are hundreds of different openings that you could use – but which ones are
Continue readingChess Boxing
Not convinced that chess should be considered a sport? Chess boxing is here to change your mind. If you’ve been
Continue readingFIDE – The World Chess Federation
Gens una sumus. The history and future of the world’s most famous chess organization. The World Chess Federation, or FIDE
Continue readingTechnology in Chess
Technology has revolutionized the game of chess for good – but is it for the better? The game of chess
Continue readingThe Life of Garry Kasparov
An inside look at the life and achievements of one of chess’s greatest players. Garry Kasparov is considered by many
Continue readingThe Physical Benefits of Chess
Anything that gets us to think can improve our brain’s cognitive abilities, but chess can also improve your physical well-being.
Continue readingDid You Know You Can’t Do Drugs When Playing Chess?
Even Chess Players Must Conform to Prohibited Drug Regulations During Tournaments Most professional sports require players to take drug tests
Continue readingSome of the Craziest Places People Play Chess
Fun and exciting places to play chess, if you dare! Chess is one of the longest existing board games, but
Continue reading4 Chess Museums You Never Knew Existed
There is certainly plenty of information about chess to find online, but did you know that there are also several
Continue readingAmerican Chess on the Rise
Americans haven’t had a superstar chess player since Bobby Fischer, but now that might be changing. American chess players have
Continue readingHigh Octane Chess?
As interest in chess begins to wane around the world, organizers are looking to spice things up a bit. Chess
Continue readingIs Chess a Young Person’s Game?
Many grandmasters get out of the game before their 50th birthday, but why is that? Do younger players have a
Continue readingThe Khadilkar Sisters
How three sisters dominated the Indian Women’s Chess Championship for an entire decade. The Khadilkar sisters were chess sensations that
Continue readingMaking the First Chess Computers
How technology took a non-threat and turned it into an unbeatable force. Since the days of the Mechanical Turk, people
Continue readingChess in the Olympics
It’s never been featured as an Olympic event, but several groups are interested in changing that. What would you think
Continue readingThe Most Iconic Chess Matches in History
Every tournament has good games, but these matches stand out as the most thrilling, influential, and iconic chess matches ever
Continue readingLearning Chess as an Adult
Because it’s never too late to pick up a new skill! If you’re interested in learning how to play a
Continue readingThe Psychology of Chess
Strategies and tactics will only get you so far – to really master chess, you need to understand the psychology
Continue readingChess for Children
Kids are getting started with chess at earlier and earlier ages these days. Here’s how to make it a fun
Continue readingTraining the Next Chess Prodigy
Child chess prodigies are not made overnight, but here’s how they’re trained. Some chess prodigies are a result of an
Continue readingTips to Improve Your Chess Game
Have you been wanting to get better at chess? These tips can give you that needed boost to help you
Continue readingChess Variants
In a game as old as chess, there are bound to be variants that form along the way. In fact,
Continue readingThe Best Women Chess Players of All Time
Women have certainly left their mark on the game of chess over the years, with these highly influential female players
Continue readingThe Most Important Chess Players of All Time
An in depth look at the famous chess players who changed the game throughout history. When it comes to choosing
Continue readingThe Women’s World Chess Championship
All you ever wanted to know about the WWCC, but were too afraid to ask! The Women’s World Chess Championship,
Continue readingThe World Chess Championship
An insider’s look at the world’s most prestigious and long-running chess tournament. The World Chess Championship is a tournament among
Continue readingChess Championships
If you thought that there was only one major chess championship, prepare to be amazed! Chess Championships are a huge
Continue readingChess Leagues
An introduction to the largest and most popular chess leagues around the world. Chess leagues are a great way for
Continue readingChess Culture Around the World
An overview of the different ways chess is played around the world, and its impact on society. There can be
Continue readingThe Mental Benefits of Chess
It’s true! Not only is chess a fun pastime, but it can also make your mind sharper. Read on to
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