Chess is a game that needs thinking, strategy and passion. Despite the fact that there are millions of fans across the world because of those characteristics, it is not an Olympic sport. It may be not as popular as other sports such as track, rowing, fencing but still, there are a lot of people that would like to see chess …

Millions of people every day use Facebook’s Messenger to stay in touch with friends and family. It’s an app that I use daily but until recently I was not aware of a hidden feature of Messenger. I found out that you can play chess in Messenger! I liked the whole experience of playing chess in this app and I would …

When it comes to women in chess, Judit Polgar is the name that almost everyone knows. I am really excited about writing this article because that woman has left a huge legacy to the game. It’s an icon for women who play chess across the world. Even male players consider her one of the best players of all time. In …

When it comes to chess, Vassily Ivanchuk is certainly a remarkable figure. To me, he is a true fighter and he has not less quality than a World Champion since many times he was classified among the top candidates. In this article, you will find some of the most astonishing games that he ever played as well as some interesting …

In the world of chess, Garry Kasparov is the most respected and admired player of all times. He has played historic games and my goal in this article is to show you some of those chess games of Garry Kasparov. Even people who don’t play chess know that he was the World Champion in chess. Therefore, he is the greatest iconic …

If someone asked me which player could dominate in chess on the next decade then, I would definitely mention Sergey Karjakin. Currently, he is one of the quickest Grandmasters in the world. Winning the first position in Blitz Tal Memorial, in Moscow (10 points in 14 games), is a solid evidence on that, while, in Rapid, he was second after …

If you have studied many games of chess then, you should have studied some games played by Levon Aronian. The Armenian Grandmaster has many admirers around the world. What distinguishes him from his opponents? His elegant quality during his games, not only in victory but in defeat as well. His chess skills and fighting spirit is obvious and I really …

For many reasons, chess is a very particular game, entertaining millions of fans. In my opinion, it is an excellent way to spend your time, given that it teaches you lessons for your everyday life, in addition to the joy it offers during the game. One who plays regularly for many years has noticed for sure those benefits of playing …

When I was learning chess, I was focussing on ways to beat any opponent. However, when things weren’t going in my way in a game of chess, I was completely frustrated because I didn’t have a backup plan. When you are losing a game, a draw is often something that may easily happen. Draw in chess is often the best way …