The role of psychology in chess is often underestimated. The study and application of chess principles is not always sufficient to achieve the ultimate goal of the game - victory. Qualities of the player's personality, such as character, will and attention can determine success or failure in a chess battle. Human ...
In order to be successful in chess, a player must know the best chest openings. They are not going to necessarily win a person a match, but they can certainly put a person at a disadvantage if not done properly. Just about every person who plays chess rarely understands that there is nothing creative about trying ...
The game of chess has seen more than its fair share of the absolute bests, with Russia having contributed significantly. The game and skills of players have evolved with time. Making a list of the top chess players of all time would therefore not just be difficult, but also wrong. But there are players who have made a ...
Are you a beginner in chess who is looking forward to perfecting your mastery of the game? If so, this is the perfect piece for you. The strategies discussed herein will significantly increase your chances of winning in tournaments and other training sessions. Unknown to many, chess is a game of persistence, strategy, ...
Chess is one of those games that has many complexities. As such, it is hardly surprising, that many people spend lots of hours studying and mastering the skill of winning at chess. Chess Leagues of various types and levels happen all across the country and the world, thereby providing chess lovers and players of all ...
The game of chess is often described as a metaphor for life. So, if that's the case, it makes perfect sense that chess pops up in movies pretty frequently. There are not many strategy board games that can compete for chess in number of movie appearances, let alone movies based around the game itself. Trying to ...
It's a tricky thing writing about chess variants if only for the sheer numbers of variants or variations on standard chess that exist today. A great number of these variants have gained in popularity thanks to chess software programs and servers. And the reason is quite obvious too, since with electronic servers, ...