Although there is a lot of debate on the topic, many countries and even the International Olympic Community believe that chess is actually a sport. It may not involve intense and dramatic moves, but it takes a lot of skill and brain power to earn the title Chess Grandmaster. Some games become very intense for […]
The game of chess is one that takes a lot of skill, practice and strategizing. It’s usually played by two players, but when a game becomes intense more and more people become interested in watching the players compete for the coveted “checkmate”. Although few chess players will ever receive the title “Grandmaster” in their lives […]
To those who aren’t very familiar with the competitive and challenging game of chess it may seem like a boring game you can play using any chess board. Although it is understandable to easily dismiss chess because it requires a lot of silence and concentration while playing, those who love the game beg to differ. […]
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 […]