Introduction The Best Chess Strategy is not a magic trick, but rather a planning habit that can be imitated. Here you will discover how to assess any position (material, king safety, pawn activity, space, pawn structure) and translate that assessment into a plan of action, and how to turn small profits without taking unnecessary risks. … [Read more…]
Photo of Patricia Lockwood. For our poetry making series, we ask the poet and translator to dissect the poetry they have contributed to our page. “The party at the US” Patricia Lockwood appeared online today. The poetry “Perfect Pussy,” “The Ventifact,” and “Cave Painting” appeared in our new autumn edition, no. 253. How does this … [Read more…]
Introduction There are so many training tips and methods available. All of this can be overwhelming and leave players clueless about how to improve their chess playing skills. Over the years, I have trained thousands of students, and I have seen which ones really work and which ones don’t. In this article, I will share … [Read more…]
The tournament in the season gives encouragement, but the pause between conclusions and playoffs looks big More than before, the regular season in many of the world’s main sports league has declined in important matters. From the players to the fans, the priority is to make it a playoff, and let the chip fall where … [Read more…]
Introduction Your journey as a chess player may start online (or offline, with some casual games). But when you enter the chess club, everything seems to change. You see players focused on their pieces, making fast (some slow) moves without their pieces falling off the sturdy wooden board. Here, you feel it is time to … [Read more…]
Introduction The goal of how to teach children chess is not as difficult as it seems especially if you think about having fun, short practice sessions, and having a goal in mind. It’s best to keep the basics simple, let kids move around, tell little stories, and celebrate small wins. If you are asked how … [Read more…]
What is Plasma Rich Platelet (PRP) therapy? Plasma or PRP which is rich in platelets, is a high concentration of endogenous blood platelets (itself), which is known to have the ability to help blood clots. This platelet has a growth factor consisting of various proteins and helps speed up the healing process after injury. In … [Read more…]
To choose a travel chess set, start with where you will play (pocket, cabin, cafe, roll-up), then balance size/weight, magnetic strength, storageAnd durability. Use 75–78% stability rule (king base ≈ 75–78% square) to keep the piece stable yet readable. Key Factors to Consider Size & Weight: compact enough for your bag; light but not thin. … [Read more…]
Central Montemartini. Photo by Briner2306, through the Wikimedia Commons. License under CC BY-SA 4.0. Cesare Pavese refers to his own Dialogue with leucò (That Leucothea dialogue) as “conversation between divinity and humanity.” In twenty seven dialogues, written between 1945 and 1947, figures from ancient Greek mythology discussed things like desires, fate, language, memory, nature, and … [Read more…]
How to Attack in Chess? To attack well in chess, first establish an advantage (time, space, target), then coordinate pieces towards the enemy king while keeping your own king safe. Focus on opening lines, eliminating key defenders, and creating threats that force the opponent to react. Key factors Where the king is (fortified/center), the weak … [Read more…]