I have noticed that many young players play their moves too quickly—often in 5 to 10 seconds—without fully considering their opponent’s plans. This leads to missed threats, lost pieces, and frustrating defeats. Many times, students have a tactic to win a piece or if the opponent is attacking a piece, they are not playing the […]
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Many players often express frustration after the opening phase, unsure of what to do next. They might say, “I’m not sure how to make a plan—there’s so much going on, I don’t know where to start.” This is a common issue, especially for those who find the transition from the opening to the middlegame challenging.
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The first question that comes to mind is the meaning of the term “Strategy”. In Chess, there are largely two approaches that help the player to understand the situation on the board. Suppose if in a position, the game is about the weak pawns, islands, pawn structure, imbalances like space, good and bad minor pieces,
Arena Tournaments on Lichess are fast-paced, online chess competitions where players participate in a series of rapid or blitz games within a fixed time frame, usually lasting a few hours. The tournament format typically allows players to join in the middle and continue playing until the event concludes. These tournaments are open to all players of
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1. Improve the Position of Your Pieces Enhancing the placement of your pieces is a key principle in chess. This applies to both tactical and maneuvering positions. Every move spent improving your pieces’ placement significantly benefits you in the long run. To effectively attack or defend, your pieces must be positioned optimally on the board,
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Gukesh Dommaraju became the youngest-ever undisputed classical chess world champion after beating Ding Liren 7.5-6.5 in their best-of-14 final in Singapore on Thursday. The 18-year-old Gukesh and defending champion Ding entered the last game tied and things appeared to be headed to rapid chess tiebreaks, but it was the youngster who was able to claim
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Viswanathan Anand, widely regarded as one of the greatest chess players of all time, has often credited his family, and especially his mother, for playing a significant role in his career. His mother, Sushila Anand, was a key figure in his early development and continued to provide support throughout his rise to the top of
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Once you control the open file -> to enter the 7th rank -> to start attacking backward and isolated pawns -> then you create passed pawns. We know that Rooks love open files. But the real question is -> How to get an open file for your Rook. “An Open file can be claimed only
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Chess is more than just a game — it’s a mental workout that enhances cognitive skills, nurtures problem-solving abilities, and fosters discipline and patience. When introduced at a young age, chess can have a profound impact on a child’s overall development. At ProChess INDIA, we recognize the transformative power of chess and offer online classes tailored
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Chess has long been hailed as a game of strategy, logic, and critical thinking. But for children, chess offers so much more than just an engaging pastime. Whether they are playing casually with friends or competing in tournaments, the game introduces life skills that extend far beyond the board. From boosting cognitive abilities to fostering
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