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Stuck in the middlegame with no idea what to do next? Losing an endgame up material after being dominated by your opponent? Or confused in the opening after leaving your preparation? If you have ever experienced these, you are not alone. Many beginners struggle to win games because of these simple problems. But what if […]
Chess is a game full of strategy and long-term thinking, but there’s a shortcut known as the Scholar’s Mate that ends the game in just four moves. This tactic, while quick, depends on the surprise factor. It’s a 4-Move Checkmate or a wonder that concludes the game with startling rapidity, and we refer to it […]
In this article, we will take a look at 7 types of exchanges in Chess that every player must know. Deciding when to or not to exchange pieces is at the heart of the game of chess. Pieces interact with each other. This creates tension on the board. The only way to release the tension […]
Openings. Tactics. Positional Chess. These are all important things, so much so that many young talents and veteran grandmasters spend all of their time studying them. Hours are spent on puzzles, opening courses, and studying master games. And yet, the majority of losses at every level happen not because of preparation, but due to bad […]
King safety is an important concept at every level of the game; even grandmasters will get checkmated occasionally, and beginners even more so. To avoid blundering checkmate or losing by force it is very important to prioritise king safety in your play!
In every sport, some personalities are loved by all and whose play ignites the imagination in our minds. Watching them play inspires us to be like them and wonder about the unfound possibilities of the game. Mikhail Nekhemyevich Tal was one such personality. He was a larger-than-life person who opened new dimensions of the game […]
One of the most frustrating aspects of being a beginner in chess is the scattered nature of available learning resources. Countless books, online lectures, and DVDs offer conflicting advice, leaving newcomers feeling confused and directionless. “The Best Chess Courses for Beginners” focuses on simple, easy-to-learn concepts and the authors teach straightforwardly.
Successfully checkmating an opponent is one of the most thrilling experiences for a beginner in chess. It is also one of the ultimate goals of a chess player to master the art of checkmating. As you gain experience, you will realize that checkmate in chess can occur at any stage of the game, from the […]
In this article, we will take a look at 7 things we can learn from Magnus Carlsen’s Endgame Play. Magnus Carlsen is arguably the greatest endgame player of all time. He has developed such an amazing reputation in the endgame that many players hesitate to go into the endgame against him.
Piece interaction is one of the fundamental aspects of the game that every player needs to master. A beginner player faces questions like How to use different pieces together. How to attack and checkmate with the Queen and Knight? The answer is to combine the individual power of the pieces and the knowledge of patterns. […]
