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23 Apr
Studying Classical Chess Games

Classic chess matches are a veritable treasure trove of wisdom, holding secrets to success for every aspiring strategic master. Grandmaster games offer insight into the minds of the greatest masters in history and teach valuable lessons in strategy, tactics, and endgame play. Learning from classical chess can be an incredibly rewarding experience and will undoubtedly sharpen your skills in the game! Saswath Academy is here to provide you with a guide on how to gain a deep understanding of classic chess games.

Chess, Classic, Grandmaster, Sport, Tournament
MM-Olympiad
28 Jul
Chess Olympiad with Olympic Tradition

This is the first time the International Chess Federation has followed the Olympic tradition and initiated the Chess Olympiad Torch. The torch relay was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and began from Leh. The Torch is in its travel across 75 cities before it culminates at Mahabalipuram in Tamil Nadu.

Chess, Olympiad, Online, Sport
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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
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