Chess Strategies

Among the most used traps, especially for less experienced players, the Mortimer is still widely used. Some players consider it to be one of the … Read more

In any normal chess match, a queen should beat a rook. That is mainly due to the queen’s larger movement range and the possibility of … Read more

A king, just like any piece, can find itself trapped when put in such a situation that most or even all possible moves should result … Read more

There is no denying that mastering chess involves developing a series of skills. Most beginners focus on endgame features such as checks or mates, and, … Read more

Pawns are efficient but limited defense-wise. Players are usually not afraid to sacrifice pawns since they rarely constitute a material disadvantage when captured. Also, expendable … Read more

Even if you’ve only played a single match of chess, you’ve seen a checkmate. The odds of the only match in someone’s whole life ending … Read more

The most common way chess matches end is through checkmates. If you are not familiar with the term, a checkmate is a situation in which … Read more

A chess match can, depending on the position of the pieces, reach an open, semi-open, or even closed position. The three different positions have their … Read more

Chess is indeed a game with plenty of rules. They have been so furiously discussed that the need for a centralized board that would define … Read more