Are Chess Players Athletes
Chess

Are Chess Players Athletes?

Many people wonder if playing chess is identical to an athletic sport where a runner has to cover a target distance in less possible time. The question might seem stupid to some, but it makes sense to get confused. This question might have arisen since chess players need to stay in a great physical state as the game can take…

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bishop vs knight
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Bishops vs Knights in Chess – Which is better?

Bishops and knights are two minor pieces in the chess game. Most beginners have common doubts about knights and bishops; which one is better? In general, Bishops are more powerful than knights in open positions and the endgames whereas knights are more powerful than bishops in closed and semi-closed positions. Both bishops and knights are very much important in the…

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Can Magnus Carlsen beat Deep Blue
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Can Magnus Carlsen beat Deep Blue?

Magnus Carlsen is one of the strongest chess players in the history of chess. Does Magnus Carlsen has the ability to beat the supercomputer Deep Blue? Magnus Carlsen has the ability to beat the Deep Blue supercomputer. Magnus Carlsen uses modern technology, databases and modern chess engines to analyse and prepare the game, which is far better than Deep Blue.…

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types of chess
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8 Most popular types of chess

The number of players playing chess and chess popularity is getting increased day by day. There are various types of chess games. Which one could be the most popular among the players? Blitz is the most popular type of chess game. In blitz players used to play 3|0, 3+2 and 5|0, the most. After the blitz games, bullet games are…

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