How do I achieve a FIDE rating?

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...

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,...

Chess is a game of strategy and tactics. Each player commands an army of 16 chessmen pawns and other pieces (the king, queen, bishops, knights, and rooks). A well-played chess game has three stages. In...

Pawn structures Pawn chain shapes that look like /\ (an inverted V) from your side tend to be stronger than those that look like a \/.

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...