Carlsen Broke Every Chess Principle And Wins In 18 Moves
Today we’ll analyze an exciting chess game between Magnus Carlsen and Jan-Krzysztof Duda, played during the 2021 Meltwater Tour Final. In this game, Magnus Carlsen …
What is Good Chess Etiquette?
While the rules of chess are clearly defined, there exists another set of guidelines that players are expected to follow—unwritten rules known as chess etiquette. …
How Many Chess Pieces Are There?
One of the most frequently asked questions is “How many chess pieces are there?” We’ll answer that and more in this article. Chess is one …
What is the Lowest Value Minor Piece?
What is lowest minor piece? Chess pieces are a diverse bunch. They have different features and abilities. Some pieces are more powerful than others. It …
Origin of Chess Clocks
Chess clocks have long been a staple of chess games and tournaments. The evolution of competitive chess brought with it the need for fairness and …
Where Does the King Go (King Safety)?
For safety, where does the King go? What is the best square on the board to place it? But wait, where does the king go …
Can Pawns Move Backwards?
In chess, each piece has its own unique movements, contributing to the game’s complexity and strategic depth. The pawn, the most numerous and often underestimated …
Rook: The Most Straightforward Piece in Chess
The rook is the piece in chess that dominates the straight lines. Whether vertical or horizontal, the straight lines are the paths that the rook …
The Chess Pieces for Newbies (Names & Values)
When you are a newbie in chess, you must understand what you have in your hands. Half of the chess set is the board, and …
The Best Size for the Chessboard
You can find chessboards of any size. From one the size of a fingernail to one the size of a soccer stadium field. What is …
How to Set Up a Chessboard | Step-by-Step Guide
When you are new in chess, you may find overwhelming to set up everything on the board to start to play. You find yourself with …
Bishop: The Easiest Piece to Play in Chess!
The bishop is a unique chess piece. It could be one of the most powerful pieces, rivaling the queen, if it had not had half …
King in Check: Understanding the Rules of Chess
Everybody knows that “check” is like a magical word in chess. At the same time, not everybody understands exactly what it means. Maybe you know …
