Vallejo vs Kasparov Puzzle Test: How Good Are You at Chess?
A strong chess puzzle does more than ask you to find the best move. It reveals how you think, calculate, and evaluate a position. In …
GM Igor Smirnov Chess Rating
The chess rating of GM Igor Smirnov tells the story of a rapid rise, years of struggle, and a final breakthrough that led to his …
7 Simple Tips To Reach 1500 ELO and Above In Chess
Over the last 15 years, I have coached hundreds of chess players in person, and thousands more have studied my online training courses. Drawing from …
How the Chess ELO Rating System Works
There are many people who play chess but only a few who know how the chess ELO rating system works. Chess ratings are important in …
