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Chess Game Attack Vs Defense
21 Feb
In Chess Game, Attack vs Defense: Interesting Scenarios to Use One of Them

Chess is a rich game that cannot be confined to a specific set of answers. So the best strategy is to use a mixture of attack and defensive moves as you saw in the examples above. The side which persists with one strategy will usually be punished, be it attacking relentlessly or defending passively. But if you were to lean towards one, go for the attacking strategy! It doesn’t mean you ignore defense, but you can give a slight preference to aggressive actions (like say 60-40). Read on to know why.

Chess, Online Chess, Strategy, Tactic, Technique
Learn Chess by yourself or from a coach
7 Feb
Should you learn Chess by yourself or with a coach?

Self-learning has its benefits. Today there are so many resources on the internet that you can learn chess from literally anywhere. That’s a great thing.

But if you want to improve fast, go with a coach. There’s a reason why all the world’s best chess players, have a coach. In fact, this is the trend with any top performers in any field. It’s easier to walk the path once someone shows you the road ahead.

Chess, Education, eLearning, Learning, Online, Online Chess
Sacrifice or Trade - How to handle your game
1 Feb
Trades, Sacrifices – How to handle your chess game?

Would you give away Rs. 10 for a Re. 1 coin? Obviously no right? But what if you do research and realize that if you buy the Re. 1 coin today, the coin will be worth Rs. 100 in the next 3 months in the market? All you have to do is pay Rs.10 right now for the coin. Most likely, you’ll buy it, depending on how good your research is! That’s exactly what sacrifice is in chess. It’s a form of investment. You give up something right now, with the intention to get a return in the future.

Making a sacrifice requires some degree of understanding and tactical ability. You must be sharp in your calculations and be able to soundly evaluate the resulting position beforehand. External factors like risk-taking skills, courageousness, and confidence are also important. After all, you are giving up your piece so you must trust your decision! Also, sacrifices need to have an intention behind them. If not, then you can call them blunders(or bad investments!). Sacrifices are usually decisive in nature. Unlike trades where the material is balanced after exchanging pieces, sacrifices are usually done for two purposes – to get a better position or to get out of a bad position.

Chess, Online Chess, Online Gaming, Strategy, Tactic, Technique
Horse Chess in UK Flag Pattern with UK Flag Background. High Resolution Flag of Britain silk. 3D Render.
8 Sep
London System – An interesting opening

Wondering if the London System is the right choice for you? Weigh the pros and cons of the opening to make the choice easier! The London system is no doubt a good opening given that it’s so easy to learn and simple to remember. At the same time, it can be quite difficult to handle the strategic nature of this opening, if you are inexperienced in the middlegame.

Chess, Chess Opening, Online Chess, Sport
fide-chess-logo-png
27 Jul
How to become a FIDE Rated Player?

A FIDE rating is a measurement of a chess player’s strength. It reflects how strong your chess is compared to others in the world. It’s also popularly known as elo rating or elo. Why? Because the system to calculate the rating was developed by Alfred Elo. FIDE Rating and FIDE Ranking are two different things in chess. If you’re new to chess, you might confuse FIDE rating and ranking. However, both of them are completely different!

Chess, Sport
Digital tablet with chess app on screen on dark background
20 Jul
Will AI kill the fun in chess?

Find out about the origins of Artificial Intelligence in chess, how an AI engine is different from a normal one and how top players are using it. On the occasion of 20th July, which is the International Chess Day, we would like to enlighten you on the role of AI in chess. There will be many things you’ll learn here, starting from how AI originated to how it’s being used at the top level today. Also a lot of people don’t know the difference between an AI engine and a traditional chess engine. We’ve covered it here.

Chess
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2 Jul
Stuck at 800? What to do?

Has your child stagnated at 800 rating?

Maybe they’ve played a lot of games online, but they’re still stuck in that range. They gain +50 points in one day, and lose it all on the next. This can be very frustrating, especially as a parent! You see your child working hard, playing long hours but there seems to be no measurable improvement.

Chess