Improving in chess without formal coaching or serious study is a topic that has been discussed in many online chess communities. The general consensus is that one can indeed improve with practice and playing a lot of games, but there…

Studying a chess book is more than just reading the words. It’s about understanding the strategies, examining the diagrams, and trying to think like the grandmasters that came before you.  As a former tournament player and an avid chess enthusiast……

Learning to play chess should begin with your desire to improve and your goal to beat every chess player you meet. Your mentor, who might be a relative, a friend, or a personal coach, will then provide the lessons and…

Have you read the book Chess Fundamentals by Jose Raul Capablanca? If not, you’re in luck since I’ll be sharing some of his chess-related teachings with you. I’m going to share with you his first principle which is the endings,…