It is an indisputable fact that Russia is one of the chess ‘superpowers’ in the world! Many chess grandmasters are (and have been) of Russian descent. Coincidence? I think not! There are several reasons why Russians are such good chess players. These reasons date back centuries ago and are rooted in the economic, political, and …
10 Reasons Russia is So Good at Chess (GMs, USSR, and More) Read More »
Checkers and Chess; they seem somewhat similar, but are they really? I am an avid Checkers player and thoroughly enjoy wiling away a few hours over a game. In fact, there is no occasion that is not perfect for a good game or 2 of Checkers. However, I am not too well acquainted with Chess. …
Chess vs. Checkers (Draughts): 7 Similarities & 7 Differences Read More »
To become a chess master, you need to read about it, study it, and practice it often. It has been said that 99% of the game is strategy and tactics! If you’re reading this, you may be wondering to yourself, ‘are there any tips I should know about in order to improve my chess skills?’. …
21 Must-Know Chess Tips for Beginners (What I Wish I Knew!) Read More »
As parents, we all want the very best for our kids. We make every effort to get them involved in sports and other activities that will be enriching to their childhood while developing life skills that transcend into adulthood! Right now, you may be wondering to yourself, ‘should my kids be playing intellectual games such …
15 Reasons Your Kids Should Play Chess (#13 is so true!) Read More »
The game of Chess is synonymous with mental stamina, strategy, and patience. It is played by millions of people worldwide; and transcends language, culture, and even time! Right now, you may be wondering to yourself, ‘what about chess makes the game so mind-blowing?’ There are many interesting and entertaining facts about the game of Chess …
25 Mind-Blowing Facts About Chess! (with Pictures) Read More »
In case you are unaware or have never heard of chess (quite unlikely but I’ll humor you), it is a highly strategic game that consists of two players and one checkered board consisting of 64 boxes in an 8×8 grid. It is the ultimate thinking game that takes years of practice to perfect. Right now, …
21 Benefits of Playing Chess (For Kids As Well As Adults) Read More »
