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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!

Garry Kasparov MasterClass Review

May 23, 2022 John Jackson Leave a comment

Garry Kasparov MasterClass Review: Is It Worth It? Intro As you’re looking for new ways to improve your chess ability,

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Slow Chess

March 19, 2021 John Jackson Leave a comment
Man Ray Chess Set

The Context of Slow Chess There is a valid argument that slow chess is dead.  But is this indeed the

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Blindfold Chess

January 9, 2021 John Jackson Leave a comment

Everything you Need to Know About Blindfold Chess What is Blindfold Chess? As the name suggests, blindfold chess is played

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Proper Chess Board Setup – Quick and Easy Guide

December 9, 2020 John Jackson Leave a comment
Proper 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

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How Does the Environment Affect Your Chess Playing Skills?

November 13, 2019 John Jackson Leave a comment
How 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

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Everything You Need to Know About Chess Arbiters

July 27, 2019 John Jackson Leave a comment
Chess Arbiters

All the Facts You Need About the Keepers of the Laws of Chess Maybe Chess Arbiter is a term and

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Chess and Math: Will I Be a Better Chess Player if I Know Math Better?

June 9, 2019 John Jackson Leave a comment

How Chess and Math are Related… and How They are Not. Chess is a game that can trace its origins

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Forward Chess – the App That Brings Your Chess Books to Life!

April 11, 2019 John Jackson Leave a comment
Forward 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!

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The Best Chess Books in Every Category – Which One is Best for You?

April 10, 2019 John Jackson 4 comments
Chess Books

We’ve reviewed the best chess books out there, and we’ll help you figure out which ones you need to read!

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An Inside Look at ‘The Chess Website’

March 24, 2019 John Jackson Leave a comment

Does it really work for beginners and experts alike? We’ll find out in this review! The Chess Website is a

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Learn Chess Anywhere with Chessable

February 17, 2019 John Jackson One comment
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The innovative online learning platform makes improving your chess game easier than ever before. Have you ever wanted to strengthen

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Sunrise Center for Excellence in Chess

January 26, 2019 John Jackson Leave a comment

More than just chess lessons, Sunrise Chess Center has encouraged the entire City of Sunrise to learn the game and

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Braille and Beyond – Exploring the World of Chess for Blind Players

January 25, 2019 John Jackson 4 comments
Braille Tactile Chess Set

Blind and partially sighted players worldwide are proving that chess is truly a game of the mind, not the eyes!

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First Move – America’s Foundation for Chess

January 11, 2019 John Jackson Leave a comment

Not quite a chess school, First Move occupies a unique niche in the chess world. Their focus is on teaching

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The Top 5 Chess Festivals Around the World

December 3, 2018 John Jackson One comment
Sunway Sitges International Chess Festival

Music festivals not appealing to you? Burning Man not your bag? Why not try a chess festival instead? It seems

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ACO – The Amateur Chess Organization

November 30, 2018 John Jackson Leave a comment
Winners of the 2017's Amateur Chess Championship in Kos

FIDE and USCF are great for professional players, but where can amateurs turn? The ACO, of course! We’ve talked a

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AlphaZero, Google’s Newest Contribution to Chess AI

November 6, 2018 John Jackson 2 comments
AlphaZero, 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

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Check and Mate: Modern Romance in an Ancient Game

November 5, 2018 John Jackson Leave a comment
A Couple Play Chess

Few people think of chess as a game of romance, except those who have experienced the game’s mysterious attraction themselves!

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Can I Become a Chess Champion Without a Coach?

November 5, 2018 John Jackson Leave a comment
Can 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

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Discover a Whole New World of Chess with a Chess Vacation

November 4, 2018 John Jackson 2 comments
Chess Tourism

Chess tourism is a fantastic way to incorporate your favorite hobby into your holiday! When most people think of taking

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Chess Home Decor

November 3, 2018 John Jackson Leave a comment
Chess Home Decor

Because sometimes a pretty chess set on display just isn’t enough! Over the thousands of years that the game has

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World Records in Chess

October 29, 2018 John Jackson One comment
The Biggest Chess Piece in the World, Outside the World Chess Hall of Fame in Saint Louis

What was the shortest game of chess ever played? Who was the highest rated chess player ever? Take a closer

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How to Keep Your Chess Set in Good Condition

October 29, 2018 John Jackson 2 comments

Our tips on cleaning and storing your chess set for keeping it in amazing condition. When you’re a chess player,

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The Vega Chess Pairing Program

October 23, 2018 John Jackson Leave a comment

Finally, an easy to use tournament administration tool that actually makes things easier, instead of even more complicated! The Vega

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10 Greatest Chess Movies of All Time

August 30, 2018 John Jackson One comment
Pawn Sacrifice Scene

From New Chess Movies to Chess Film Classics: Our List of the Best Chess Movies Ever There’s no denying it:

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Sydney Gruber, the Artist Behind the Most Colorful Chess Sets on the Market

August 30, 2018 John Jackson Leave a comment
Sydney Gruber's Art

We sat down with the artist behind Chess House’s new line of custom painted chess sets to give you the

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Is Chess a Sport?

August 29, 2018 John Jackson Leave a comment
Is Chess a Sport?

What Is Chess, Exactly – Sport, Game, or Somewhere in Between? We Analyze Both Sides of the Debate. Two opponents

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Think Like a King with The Chess School

August 28, 2018 John Jackson Leave a comment
Think Like a King

There are countless different methods and materials out there designed to increase your chess skill, but this one may just

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Cheating in Chess

August 26, 2018 John Jackson Leave a comment
Cheating in Chess

Cheating is an unavoidable part of any sport or game, but chess does its best to prevent cheating and oust

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Square Off – The Future of Chess?

August 21, 2018 John Jackson Leave a comment
SqaureOff Chess Set

An inside look at the innovative new product that could change the game of chess forever. Have you heard of

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The Most Recommended Chess Openings

July 24, 2018 John Jackson Leave a comment
The Most Recommended Chess Openings

In the game of chess, there are hundreds of different openings that you could use – but which ones are

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Chess Boxing

July 1, 2018 John Jackson Leave a comment
Chess Boxing Match

Not convinced that chess should be considered a sport? Chess boxing is here to change your mind. If you’ve been

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FIDE – The World Chess Federation

July 1, 2018 John Jackson Leave a comment
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Gens una sumus. The history and future of the world’s most famous chess organization. The World Chess Federation, or FIDE

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Technology in Chess

June 13, 2018 John Jackson Leave a comment
Human Plays Chess With a Robot

Technology has revolutionized the game of chess for good – but is it for the better? The game of chess

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The Life of Garry Kasparov

April 21, 2018 John Jackson Leave a comment
Garry Kasparov

An inside look at the life and achievements of one of chess’s greatest players. Garry Kasparov is considered by many

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The Physical Benefits of Chess

April 16, 2018 John Jackson One comment
Adults Playing Chess

Anything that gets us to think can improve our brain’s cognitive abilities, but chess can also improve your physical well-being.

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Did You Know You Can’t Do Drugs When Playing Chess?

April 16, 2018 John Jackson Leave a comment
A Chess Set And Drugs

Even Chess Players Must Conform to Prohibited Drug Regulations During Tournaments Most professional sports require players to take drug tests

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Some of the Craziest Places People Play Chess

April 16, 2018 John Jackson Leave a comment
Underwater Chess

Fun and exciting places to play chess, if you dare! Chess is one of the longest existing board games, but

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4 Chess Museums You Never Knew Existed

April 14, 2018 John Jackson Leave a comment
Exhibit of A Chess Set

There is certainly plenty of information about chess to find online, but did you know that there are also several

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American Chess on the Rise

February 22, 2018 John Jackson One comment
Chess Pieces And Flags of America, Italy, England, France And Germany

Americans haven’t had a superstar chess player since Bobby Fischer, but now that might be changing. American chess players have

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High Octane Chess?

February 20, 2018 John Jackson Leave a comment
A Heart And A A Pulse Measurement Graph

As interest in chess begins to wane around the world, organizers are looking to spice things up a bit. Chess

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Is Chess a Young Person’s Game?

February 15, 2018 John Jackson Leave a comment
A Kid And A Senior Playing Chess

Many grandmasters get out of the game before their 50th birthday, but why is that? Do younger players have a

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The Khadilkar Sisters

September 28, 2017 John Jackson Leave a comment
The Khadilkar sisters in the chess Olympiad, Valletta 1980.

How three sisters dominated the Indian Women’s Chess Championship for an entire decade. The Khadilkar sisters were chess sensations that

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Making the First Chess Computers

September 20, 2017 John Jackson Leave a comment
A Chess Game Between A Women & A Robot

How technology took a non-threat and turned it into an unbeatable force. Since the days of the Mechanical Turk, people

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Chess in the Olympics

September 14, 2017 John Jackson Leave a comment
The Olympic Rings

It’s never been featured as an Olympic event, but several groups are interested in changing that. What would you think

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The Most Iconic Chess Matches in History

September 11, 2017 John Jackson Leave a comment
Garry Kasparov VS. The Chess Computer Deep Blue

Every tournament has good games, but these matches stand out as the most thrilling, influential, and iconic chess matches ever

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Learning Chess as an Adult

September 10, 2017 John Jackson One comment
Old Couple Playing Chess

Because it’s never too late to pick up a new skill! If you’re interested in learning how to play a

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The Psychology of Chess

September 8, 2017 John Jackson 2 comments
A Man Draw A Human Brain

Strategies and tactics will only get you so far – to really master chess, you need to understand the psychology

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Chess for Children

September 8, 2017 John Jackson 3 comments
Two Kids Playing Chess

Kids are getting started with chess at earlier and earlier ages these days. Here’s how to make it a fun

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Training the Next Chess Prodigy

September 4, 2017 John Jackson Leave a comment
A Child & An Adult Playing Chess

Child chess prodigies are not made overnight, but here’s how they’re trained. Some chess prodigies are a result of an

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Tips to Improve Your Chess Game

September 2, 2017 John Jackson One comment
Chess Game

Have you been wanting to get better at chess? These tips can give you that needed boost to help you

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Chess Variants

September 2, 2017 John Jackson One comment
3 Man Chess Set

In a game as old as chess, there are bound to be variants that form along the way. In fact,

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The Best Women Chess Players of All Time

August 30, 2017 John Jackson 2 comments
A Chess set & A Woman Chess Player

Women have certainly left their mark on the game of chess over the years, with these highly influential female players

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The Most Important Chess Players of All Time

August 30, 2017 John Jackson Leave a comment
Chess Match Between Kasparov & Karpov

An in depth look at the famous chess players who changed the game throughout history. When it comes to choosing

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The Women’s World Chess Championship

August 30, 2017 John Jackson Leave a comment
Women’s World Chess Champion - Mariya Muzychuk

All you ever wanted to know about the WWCC, but were too afraid to ask! The Women’s World Chess Championship,

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The World Chess Championship

August 30, 2017 John Jackson Leave a comment
World Chess Championship - Spassky VS. Fischer

An insider’s look at the world’s most prestigious and long-running chess tournament. The World Chess Championship is a tournament among

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Chess Championships

August 30, 2017 John Jackson Leave a comment
Golden Chess Trophies

If you thought that there was only one major chess championship, prepare to be amazed! Chess Championships are a huge

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Chess Leagues

August 30, 2017 John Jackson Leave a comment
Pawn Chess Pieces With Chess Squares

An introduction to the largest and most popular chess leagues around the world. Chess leagues are a great way for

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Chess Culture Around the World

August 28, 2017 John Jackson 3 comments
A Chess Club

An overview of the different ways chess is played around the world, and its impact on society. There can be

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The Mental Benefits of Chess

August 28, 2017 John Jackson 3 comments
A Brain

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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