You’ve outplayed your opponent. Their king is limping across the board, their pieces are scattered, and victory feels inevitable. But then—bam! Stalemate. The game ends in a draw, not because you couldn’t win, but because you accidentally let your opponent slip through the back door of chess mishaps. Stalemate is one of the sneakiest problem … Read more
Chess openings are a lot like pizza toppings, as there are plenty to choose from, but only a few are universally loved. Let’s explore the best first moves in chess, ranked by popularity. “Why?” Tier Moves that scream, “I play chess for fun, not to win.” 10. 1.Nc3 (1%)The Nimzowitsch-Larsen Attack’s more eccentric cousin. Sure, … Read more
Do you want to master the art of solving chess puzzles as a beginner? Rule number one: Always look for a check, or a capture, first. When you get better at puzzles, you will get better at chess.