Thousands of people play chess worldwide, but there has been a burning question for a long time regarding whether chess is a sport or not. When we think of sports, we picture people with athletic bodies used to perform various physical activities. If we compare only the physical attributes, some will argue that chess is … Read more
Too impatient to watch a full game of chess? We might have a solution for you. Why don’t you tune into chess boxing? It combines both brains and brawns to give you an entertaining mix! Although it sounds ridiculous, chess boxing has risen to become one of the most exciting, if not the wackiest, sports … Read more
Chess is a gentleman’s game, so it’s only fitting that players display a level of sportsmanship to inspire goodwill. After all, it is a game that rewards grace and elegance rather than showboating. The best chess players in the world are often the kindest and carry themselves with class and dignity. Win or lose; it’s … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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. … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more