Do top level chess players have coaches?

Beginners who are playing their first few games often look down at the board and wonder, what the heck am I supposed to do with all these pieces? If you ever find yourself in this position, then this article...

There's so much to learn about chess I'm not going to go through the whole game, but here are a few basic tips: i. Fork: The most basic capture move, put a piece in a position to attack two of your opponent's...

First of all, whatever opening you are planning to play, first and foremost thing in Chess is to control the central 4 squares. Both white and black fight for those central squares. Then, try to develop...

I. Here are my power principles of chess, something which all beginners and novice players should follow: 1. Control the center: The center of the board includes the squares e4, d4, e5, and d5. When...

1. Develop your pieces as soon as possible. 2. Don't move the same piece twice unless all your other pieces have been developed. 3. Don't make unnecessary pawn moves. 4. Do Castling as soon as possible. 5....