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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...