Who is the best chess player in the world? Ask any chess lover this question and you will get a very strong response with various reasons why. Everyone has their preference for the greatest chess player of all time. Coming up with the best player is a very controversial topic. It is difficult for everyone […]
A chess set comes with a number of different pieces all of which have a particular purpose in a game of chess. The number of pieces in a chess set varies slightly depending on the manufacturer and what they include in a set. The Chessboard: This is where you set up the pieces. Sometimes it […]
Everyone who knows a little something about the game of chess will notice that the chessmen are uniquely named. Each piece has their part to play during the game, but what chess pieces represent is also an interesting topic. There is so much symbolism and creativity in the world of chess. It isn’t just a […]
Chess looks like a fun game, but are you afraid of where to start? Do you end up missing out on all the benefits that a healthy game of Chess can provide? Well, this beginning chess guide will help you get started on this wonderful game. Most countries believe they are the founders of the […]
If you’re just playing for the fun of it, there are really no hard and fast rules regarding the size of your chess pieces. If you’re filthy rich, you can even commission a sculptor to create life-sized pieces for a chess board design on your huge lawn. You can also have a chess board small […]
You can play chess with another person online using a computer, but then you’re not always going to be sure that you’re playing against a human at all. After all, your opponent can enter your moves into a powerful chess program and then put in the moves that the program suggests. If you’re going to […]
As soon someone becomes interested in chess they will ask questions like “what do chess pieces look like?”, “are all chess set the same?” and other similar questions. These are all very normal questions to ask when you are interested in the game. If you’re wondering what the pieces look like, continue reading and you’ll […]
What is in a chess set and is it really worth investing in one yourself? Many novice players ask whether it is worth buying their own chess sets since many sets are very expensive. For those who love playing the game and want to improve their skills through daily practice, a chess set is a […]
Novice chess players know that the most important aspect of the game that they need to master first is how to set up a chess board. The chessmen all have specific places on the board and misplacing one piece is unforgivable in the game of chess. Chess 101: How to Set Up a Chess Board […]
It’s easy for novice chess players and those who have never played the game before to get confused about where chess pieces go. It’s even more confusing since the chess board is a perfect square and you’re not sure how to properly orient it to correctly position all the chess pieces. There are some chess […]
