Zugzwang: Use It to Tie Up Your Opponent

Chess is a game of rules, whether you want to follow them or not. If you are new to chess, you might be surprised to discover that you cannot pass your turn in the game. It’s against those rules!

Tags: Chess endgames, Chess Strategy, zugzwang Posted by: danielschipper

How to Play in Unbalanced Chess Endgames

If you think of a chess game as a movie, the endgame is the third and final act. The climax of the story is happening, and the end is near. Now some of my chess games are short films that...

Tags: chess, Chess endgames, chess matches Posted by: danielschipper

What Is a Stalemate in Chess?

Understanding a stalemate in chess is key to snatching a draw from the jaws of defeat. It is also important to understand the rules around stalemates to prevent your opponent from using them against you and sinking your winning position.

Tags: chess matches, chess stalemate, Chess tactics Posted by: danielschipper

How to Get a Checkmate in Chess: A Beginner’s Guide

To the untrained eye checkmates seem to be acts of brilliant play. However, ask any great player, and they will tell you that How to Get a Checkmate in Chess is more often than not a matter of recognizing a...

Tags: checkmate, Chess Learning, chess matches Posted by: mariopinedabermudez