Scotch game is a King's Pawn Opening that starts with 1. e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.d4 exd4 4.Nxd4 . As move 3.d4 suggests, white attempts to destroy black’s center pawn e5 and reveals his aggressive...
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The Queen is easily the strongest piece in the chess game, but the rook comes right after it. Rooks are worth more than bishops and knights because they are more powerful than them, and the best...
People new to chess are always baffled when they see a professional chess player pressing the clock and shaking hands with their opponent, resigning a game before a checkmate is on the...
Learning the rules of chess is fairly straightforward. But, to get to a level where you can beat beginners and average players requires dedication and learning. Today, I will explain everything you...
The Modern defense is a hypermodern chess opening that starts with 1. e4 g6 2.d4 Bg7 in which Black allows White to occupy the center with pawns and then aims to undermine the broad white center at a...
The Italian game is a King's Pawn opening that starts with the moves 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4 It is a major chess opening and is popular at the top level. The bishop is actively placed on c4...