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12 Dec
4 Stages of LearningChess – Absolute Beginner to Advanced

Chess is a one-of-a-kind game that requires immense patience, well-developed skills, intelligence, presence of mind, and strategic thinking. It is more of a journey as you go through every single step of learning, unlearning, and relearning. Therefore, you need to practise the sport devotedly, day in and day out, to ace the moves and become a better version as a chess player.

This read-up is primarily meant for you if you have a strong passion for chess and desire to be a significant someone in this field.

Chess, eLearning, Learning, Online, Online Chess, Sport
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13 Sep
Chess – Most Preferred Activity class for Schools and Parents

The all-inclusive nature of chess is why it is catching up fast in getting integrated in school programs. More and more schools and academia are realizing Chess as an extremely valuable activity and a skill by itself. What sets chess apart from other after-school activities is the comprehensive way in which it provides an experience of skills such as problem-solving and critical thinking, to name a few, which prepare individuals to face the world.

Chess, Learning, Online Chess, School life, Sport, Tournament
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11 Jul
Chess Olympiad in Chennai

After two years online, the Chess Olympiad 2022 will bring all of its participants together in one location for a ceremony that will be nothing short of an absolutely grand event! The 44th Chess Olympiad is going to be held at Four Points by Sheraton Mahabalipuram Resort & Convention Centre, situated in Mamallapuram.

International, Olympiad, Online Chess, Sport, Tournament
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