Mastering Chess Pawn Promotion
Have you ever seen a tiny pawn march all the way across the board and suddenly turn into the most powerful piece in the game? That’s chess pawn promotion! It's […]
A Simple Guide to En Passant in Chess Rules
Have you ever seen a pawn capture another pawn sideways, like it came out of nowhere? If so, you probably just saw en passant, one of the most confusing chess
The 2 Move Checkmate in Chess Explained
A 2 move checkmate, also known as Fool's Mate, is the fastest way a chess game can possibly end. It’s pretty wild, but it only happens if one player makes
A Simple Guide to Swiss System Chess
Ever been to a big chess tournament and wondered how they decide who you play against? Most likely, they were using the Swiss system. It’s a smart way to run
A Guide to Special Chess Moves
So, you’ve learned how the pawns move forward, how the knights hop, and how the queen rules the board. But what if I told you there are a few special
A Practical Guide to Zugzwang in Chess
Have you ever been in a game where you wish you could just skip your turn? Like telling your opponent, "You go again, I'm good"? That's basically what zugzwang in
Stalemate vs Checkmate: How to Win a Chess Game
The biggest difference between stalemate and checkmate is super simple: checkmate is a win, and stalemate is a tie. When you get a checkmate, you’ve trapped the other player's king.
A Beginner’s Guide to the Italian Opening in Chess
The Italian Opening in chess is one of the oldest and most popular ways to start a game. It begins with the moves 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4. It's a
8 Best Chess Openings for Beginners to Learn in 2025
Starting your first few chess games can feel like trying to solve a puzzle. What's the best first move? How do I get my pieces out and attack without messing
Learn Chess: A logical chess move by move guide
Ever stare at a chessboard and have no idea what to do next? You're not the only one. A classic book called Logical Chess: Move by Move by Irving Chernev