Basics of Chess

Play 3d Chess Against the Computer

Recent developments in technology have allowed for some pretty incredible gaming experiences. Some of these experiences are through software, others are via hardware, but what they all have in common is that you can play them anywhere! Many people enjoy chess as a game. It’s relatively easy to pick up, there are many styles and strategies…

Best Places To Play Chess Online

Playing chess online has become very popular in recent years. There are now thousands of sites with free or premium accounts where you can play against other users, chat while playing, and even challenge people all over the world to a game! Many of these sites have high quality sound and video technology for making…

How Much Is A Chess Board

A chess board is an integral part of any chess set, making it possible to play without one would be silly! Most people know this, but some get confused about how much it costs because there are so many different sizes and shapes them. There are two main types of chess boards: flat and rounded. Flat ones…

How Chess Ratings Work

In chess, your “chess rating” is an estimate of how strong you are as a player. It’s not necessarily the same for every person! Some people may have higher ratings than others even if they play more frequently or at lower levels. This can be confusing because some websites will use different formulas to calculate your rating….

Killer Strategies for Checkmate

Killer Strategies for Checkmate

In a chess game, when a checkmate occurs, the game is over. The winner is whoever initiated the checkmate. We will look at some strategies you can use to create a checkmate condition, but first let’s cover what a checkmate is. Check and Checkmate If the king is being attacked by another piece from the…