Chess is one of the most played and dearly loved games since the beginning of time. But what is its history? How did it come about? Who invented it? These questions could arise in the minds of any curious chess enthusiast. And that is exactly what we are going to discuss today. Chess was invented in India around the 8th…
Author: Harikrishnan A
FIDE Elo rating [ Fide Elo rating calculator]
Everyone wants to be the best player, right? But the question is how do we know where we stand. This is where a chess rating system comes to play. A chess rating system is a system that evaluates the performance of a chess player against others. A higher number would show how strong a player is and vice versa. The…
Top 10 best Chess Openings for White
Who wouldn’t want to open their game with flair and excitement? A beautiful and exciting game demands an equally strategic opening game that may have an effect on your game as you move forward. And for that you will have to be acquainted with a handful of opening games you can bring to your rescue. Top 10 Chess Openings for…
Top 10 Best Chess Openings for Black
Now, White can have some good moves up their sleeve that could wipe you off the chessboard. Whereas the Black always has the second move disadvantage. So, what do we do? We need to have good defence moves to protect us from it, and of course, win the game. As players, it is important to be familiar with opening moves…
How to play chess? – The Ultimate Beginners Guide
The story of chess began 1500 years ago, in a small kingdom in India. If it were to survive all these years, one could only guess how spirited the game is. Chess is not only a simple pastime but a game that is actually a brain tonic. Hence, it’s never late for one to learn to play. So, whether you…