Chess Rules Every Player Should Know

This blog post covers essential chess rules every player should know, from basic moves and piece values to special rules like castling and en passant. Perfect for beginners and those looking to refresh their knowledge, it provides clear explanations to...

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Shawn Bennett

Grandmaster Chess Blunder: 10 of the Worst in History

Everyone blunders. This is true in life and in chess. Even the best players of all time still make mistakes! Now, their blunders are often more nuanced than those of your average beginner, but in chess history, there have been...

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Daniel Schipper

Chess Rating System: How the US Chess Federation Ranks You

Your chess rating is just a number that is adjusted every time you play a chess game. When you win a game, your rating will go up, and when you lose a game, your rating will go down. This is...

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Daniel Schipper

10 Chess Games That Made History

We play millions of chess games every day. But every now and then, chess players are so brilliant that they get opening lines named after them. Here are 10 of the most iconic chess games in history.

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How To Be An Effective Chess Calculator

By training this mental ability with the use of chess engines, analysis boards, and move evaluators, you can find more beautiful and brilliant moves in every game of chess. 

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Shawn Bennett

How to Prepare Your Kid for a Chess Tournament

No matter what the results are on the day, take time to celebrate and praise your child’s accomplishment. Even a difficult tournament is a show of perseverance and grit. Plan a fun activity or a special meal and follow through...

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Rebecka Ratcliffe

The Sinquefield Cup: A Complete Guide

The tournaments have featured a star-studded cast with winners like Magnus Carlsen, Fabiano Caruana, Ding Liren, and Alireza Firouzja. Each year, thousands of people watch and follow the event, which is bound to include exceptional chess.

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Shawn Bennett

St. Louis Rapid and Blitz 2025 Preview

The 2025 edition of St. Louis Rapid and Blitz is here! In this article we preview the tournament with everything you need to know.

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Nathan Rose

En Passant: A Complete Guide

Chess players navigate a game filled with rules; these rules shape the game of chess. One of the more unique rules in chess is en passant. It’s a strange move, so don’t worry if you don’t fully understand it yet....

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Daniel Schipper

How Chess Analysis Works

Most chess coaches will tell you that if you want to improve at chess, you need to analyze your own games. But what does that mean? Like any skill or sport, if you want to get better, you must reflect...

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Daniel Schipper

An Overview of Blind Chess Tournaments

Are you curious about how blind chess matches differ from those at standard tournaments? Here is an overview of the rules, chess associations, and big players behind blind chess tournaments.

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Chess Etiquette: What To Do and Not Do

Like any other sport, chess not only has rules and regulations but also customs, common practices, and ideas about sporting behavior.

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Shawn Bennett