Do you think chess is a sport?

There is a tendency for people to relax once they have reached a good position or to give up hope if their position is very bad. These attitudes are natural, but both lead to bad results. Many players,...

In this Lesson, I would like to share some general guidelines to follow during the opening phase of a chess game. Beginner level player benefits his understanding of the opening and thereby increase his...

Moving the same Piece more than Once in the Opening:- Moving with the same piece more than ONE time in the opening of the game loses development time and may lead to an inferior position right from the...

From the time the game begins, you should remember that every move you make may affect your chances in the endgame. For instance, in the earlier parts of the game, a knight and a bishop are about equally...

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....