Bishops are better than knights. A bishop can cover a total of 15 squares in the center, while a knight can only cover 8 squares. The Knights are slightly better in the opening since they can jump over pieces. Bishops are better in the middlegame and endgame since they can cover more squares. The theoretical…
First moves in chess games give room in identifying which side has initiative and best positional preference for the player that has made the proper moves. I’m going to be honest this is definitely what I didn’t focus on especially when I’ve just learned Chess. I almost feel like developing strategic and tactical vision always…
Achieving a checkmate usually involves a very strategic and tactical approach coordinated by multiple pieces at the right square during the right time. Just the effort of achieving one makes me tremble with joy sometimes even when I played the game for years. But I have wondered what is the least possible of moves for…
Learning chess, the thing that fascinates me the most would be the ability of the weakest unit to be converted into something very powerful through a process known as promotion. This in my opinion, separates the game from other similar board type activities in similar categories (I mean you know, board games pwwwsh). I think…
There is no 16 move rule in chess. In formal chess competitions there will be no stalemate even after 16 moves of no checkmate. Even when a player has only a king left there will be no 16 move countdown before a stalemate. There is a 50 move rule though where the count is reset…
If you are just starting to learn chess then you must’ve heard about the theoretical value people put on specific pieces. Such contributes to the priority scale to consider when making exchanges. If this is a thought you have asked yourself, then I am here to provide a detailed explanation! This could help you avoid…
There only exists two queens for each player throughout a chess game (unless a player managed a promotion) that needs to be utilized in order to dominate most positions. I’m not saying that the queen is the only thing that matters, but I can definitely tell that the piece has more roles to be mastered…
Chess is a very intriguing and powerful game that never fails to arouse interest. This thought could’ve been more accurate to me as I have one of those “aha” moment saying “ I gotta learn this ” when I just discovered the game. If that describes you, or you just have that curiosity within then…
We know the pawn is probably the most boring piece that can be introduced to a beginner but is necessary to build the foundation in understanding Chess. I bet most of you would rather prefer to learn cool Knight and Queen maneuvers with forks and checkmates rather than building a good solid pawn structure which…
I found this to be a funny question as I’ve never thought about it! I mean just imagine who would actually choose to keep a pawn on an actual game, it just doesn’t make sense. The pawn is not only the weakest unit in Chess but also the one that cannot move to other directions…
