There are over 600 million people around the world who enjoy the beautiful game that we know as Chess. They come from all walks of life, all socio-economic classes and all age groups. There are lots of myths surrounding chess . One that still persists is that people who play chess are geeky and boring.Read more about Chess Playing Athletes – The Household Names That Will Surprise You[…]
Chess has long had a reputation for being a rather dull game, only played by old men and geniuses. However, this doesn’t have to be the case. Chess can be a fun game for players of all ages and all types if it is approached in the right way. With this in mind, and inRead more about Can Chess Really Be Made Interesting?[…]
For many players, the wildest chess variant they will ever try is speed chess. Some amateur-but-serious players actually wear ties to matches, presumably for some good reason. Almost the whole of this crowd would argue that the rules of chess, which have hardly changed at all since about the year 1800, define the only kindRead more about Find Chess Boring? Maybe You’re Just Playing the Wrong Kind[…]
Are you the kind of player who wants to throw a tantrum whenever you’re beaten? The kind who spends his time reading chess books not because they’re interesting, but because you like beating others? On one hand, there’s nothing really wrong with this kind of attitude, especially for competitive players. On the other, 95% ofRead more about Playing Chess for Enjoyment, Friendship and Practice[…]
The world is growing ever more confusing to those who don’t understand the principles on which it runs, and these days there’s usually a computer involved somehow. If you doubt this, just take a look at The Smart Future and their selection of door locks. Or any of their products actually, it looks as ifRead more about Chess, Logical Reasoning a Good Start for the Younger Generation[…]
Interestingly, the history of sport psychology as an organized discipline dates all the way back to the 1920’s, meaning that both Freud and Jung were still active at the time. What may surprise even more people is that the “psychology” part extends well beyond things like motivation and dealing with anxiety. Even from the beginning,Read more about The Strategy and Psychology of Chess Compared to Other Games[…]
Do you sometimes think how a normal person like you, who wakes up at 6 am, showers, brushes their teeth using a full-automatic toothbrush, and goes to work every day can be good at chess? While you may not eventually turn out to be as legendary as the world’s best chess players, you can learnRead more about A Glimpse at Three of the Most Legendary Chess Players[…]
While chess may not be among the oldest known competitive games, it does have a long and rich history that spans the globe, establishing it as one of the most impactful activities in history. By looking back at the origins of the game, it is possible to understand its universal appeal as well as itsRead more about Exploring the Origins of Chess and its Impact on the Learning Process[…]
Anyone who wants to master the game of chess has to have outstanding strategic, problem-solving, and forecasting skills. For beginners, thinking two moves ahead might not come effortlessly at first, but with constant practice and hard work, these traits can be improved. The following are tips on how you can work on your abilities toRead more about Getting Started at Chess – Advice, Tips, and Strategies for Beginners[…]
The brain is by far the most powerful and most complex organ in the body. One of the most studied areas of the brain relates to the way we learn and retain new information, particularly in adolescents due to the constantly changes taking place in the brain at that time. In order to understand theRead more about The Connection Between Chess and the Way Children Learn[…]
Coffee and chess seem to go hand in hand when you think about it. Nothing idealizes the spirit of playing chess quite like the idea of seeing wily hustlers playing chess in dimly-lit coffee houses in and around a corner of New York City’s Greenwich Village. After all, the greatest chess player of all time,Read more about Three Considerations: Coffee, Chess, and Cheating[…]
While it does feature a set of rules that can come off as confusing at times, one only needs to learn a few basic guidelines to start a new match. This quick start guide covers a method for explaining the introductory methods of the game from an educator’s standpoint, providing tips and guidelines for clarifyingRead more about Beginners Quick Start Guide for Chess in the Classroom[…]
Most people think about chess as simple a game. Little more than a hobby best relegated to public parks and recreation centers. However, many studies has shown that playing chess stimulates the brain in unique and amazing ways, especially for children still developing their full cognitive abilities. Our mission to show the world that chessRead more about Playing Chess Proves to be a Valuable Educational Tool in Cognitive Learning[…]