Blame The Queen’s Gambit. The show was so riveting, and made chess look so cool, that I couldn’t resist making an account on chess.com and cautiously dipping a toe into the world’s most intimidating ...

Despite the endgame being where many chess games are won or lost, many beginners overlook learning the phase, opting instead to study more glamorous aspects of chess, such as tactics, checkmating ...

Starting chess can be overwhelming, but knowing a few solid openings makes the game far more enjoyable. The right openings help you develop quickly, control the center, and avoid nasty traps. Here’s ...

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An International Chess Federation (FIDE) licensed Chess in School Instructor Olawale Oyeleye, has authored a book titled Every Beginner’s Chess Book” with 215 Puzzles. The book which has been unveiled ...

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A new chess club in Merrill is helping players learn the ropes, and for some, the game is more than it appears.

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