Wooden Chess Sets
Interesting Information for Chess Players
KellyHernandez

Wooden Chess Sets: A Comprehensive Guide To The 3 Most Popular Types

Chess is an age-old game that has been enjoyed by people of all ages and cultures around the world. Whether you’re an advanced chess player or someone just starting out, having the right set can make all the difference. Here, we will explore the various types of wooden chess sets available and discuss the benefits each may offer.

What to Consider When Choosing a Wooden Chess Set

When shopping for a wooden chess set, there are several factors to consider. Size is an important aspect, as you want your pieces to be able to move comfortably and not become overcrowded … Read more

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LOL Chess
Interesting Information for Chess Players
KellyHernandez

LOL Chess – The extraordinary #1 game that revolutionized League of Legends

The world of digital gaming continues to grow and evolve at a rapid pace, with new games and genres being released on a regular basis. One such game is LOL Chess, an innovative combination of two classic board games, League of Legends and Chess. If you want to learn more about this game and its many features, we’ve got you covered. This article will explore everything there is to know about LOL Chess, from its origins and gameplay to its various adaptations and competitive elements.

What is LOL Chess?

LOL Chess is a blend of two of the world’s most … Read more

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Star Wars Chess Set
Interesting Information for Chess Players
KellyHernandez

Star Wars Chess Set – The Perfect Piece #1 for Sci-Fi Fans

Are you a fan of the Star Wars franchise looking for the perfect piece to add to your game collection? Look no further than the iconic Star Wars Chess Set. This classic game has been around since the early 1990s and has since become a must-have item for fans of the franchise. It has been made by various companies with different designs, ranging from the original trilogy to the prequels.

Star Wars Chess Set price

The Star Wars Chess Set can be purchased as an entire set or individual pieces. For those looking for an entire board set, prices … Read more

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Alexei Shirov
Interesting Information for Chess Players
Alberto Chueca

“Fire on the board”, First Alexei Shirov’s book

In the history of modern chess there are few who can say that they overwhelmed their opponents in such a way that they sowed terror and fear in the eyes of other modern grandmasters, but this is the case of Alexei Shirov, who demonstrates with his book Fire on the Board, that romantic chess did not die with Mikhail Tal.

The now Spanish grandmaster Shirov, takes us to a fantasy world where the pieces are only a means to an end, in this case the end is the goal of checkmate and in many of his best … Read more

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chess fundamentals
Interesting Information for Chess Players
Alberto Chueca

Chess Fundamentals, the amazing book of Jose Raul Capablanca

Chess fundamentals is the new book by the only Spanish-speaking world champion in the history of chess so far has been Jose Raul Capablanca. A chess prodigy since he was a child, who had an intense rivalry against Alexander Alekhine, so it is always good to learn a little about him and there is no better way than reading chess fundamentals by Jose Raul Capablanca.

A book that has been passed down for generations and that manages to express the preparation of the Cuban is this one, it is not the first time that this book is … Read more

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Alexander Kotov
Interesting Information for Chess Players
Alberto Chueca

Think Like a Grandmaster by Alexander Kotov

Looking for a book related to the thought process of an elite player is difficult, however, this is where Think Like a Grandmaster by Alexander Kotov, a player from the USSR who managed to capture in his manuscripts different wonders for future chess players, stands out.

So in this review you will have what you need to know to decide if this book is what you really need and what you are looking for, besides you will be able to complement it with other books of this phenomenal writer.

Who is Alexander Kotov?

Alexander Kotov was a chess … Read more

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Lularobs
Interesting Information for Chess Players
Alberto Chueca

Lularobs, Epic Chess Streamer

Lularobs is one of the most recent, and most hilarious chess streamers you can watch in 2022. Lularobs is a 23-year-old girl who started to stream chess on Twitch in 2020 and became chess.com’s partner.

Her content is very fun to watch, and we will talk about her a little in this post. As explained in our chess streaming post about a year ago, watching chess streams can be very beneficial.

Especially because it gives you a different perspective of what chess is and how it works. It may seem a little overwhelming for certain people, but when you … Read more

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world-chess-championships
07 Chess Tournaments ♟️
Alberto Chueca

How do official world chess championships work?

Many people don’t understand how this works, and it is not a surprise, knowing that it is a bit too complicated. Maybe you heard here that Magnus Carlsen is the world chess champion, but you read that Maxime Vachier was the world champion.

The events held by FIDE are a bit complicated if you are not acquainted with the rules or how it works. In this post, we will explain how the world chess championships take place, and how the world champion is decided.

Information that can help you have a better track of the world chess championships when they … Read more

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Opening Novelties
02 Chess openings ♟️
Alberto Chueca

June 2021 – Opening Novelties

In June, we witnessed some interesting opening novelties that we can’t help but lower our magnifying glasses on.

Last month, we had a look at Opening Novelties in May where we looked at some instructive games from the FIDE candidates tournament 2020.

This month, we will be analyzing games from Grand Chess Tour June 2021, The Prague Festival Masters, and Gelfand Challenge 2021.

  1. Caruana vs Wesley So, Grand Chess Tour, Paris Rapid and Blitz : Opening Novelties at Ruy Lopez, Berlin Defense

  1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 Nf6 4. 0-0 Nxe4 5. Re1 Nd6 6. Nxe5 Be7 7.
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Opening novelties
02 Chess openings ♟️
Alberto Chueca

May 2021 – Opening Novelties

The FIDE Candidates Tournament is regarded as one of the most elite tournaments in world chess, and many rank its prestige just after the World Chess Championship. Regardless of the lengthy break, the top players in contention did not fail to provide a spectacle for their audience. In this piece, we would continue from our recently written April opening novelties and take a further look at a handful of opening novelties and the influence of these opening novelties in the games.Read more

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Chess is one of the oldest games in the world and is believed to have originated in northern India around the 6th century. The earliest written records of chess date back to the 7th century, although the original form of the game was quite different from what we know today.

During the Middle Ages, chess spread throughout the Islamic world and became a popular game in Europe through Spain. By the 15th century, the game had evolved into a form closer to what we know today, with the emergence of modern pieces and the creation of new rules.

Since then, chess has been considered an intellectual game and a mental sport, and has been played by people of all ages and cultures all over the world. Chess is a game that requires skills such as strategy, long-term planning and concentration, so it is considered by many as a valuable tool for mental development.

In short, chess is an ancient and fascinating game that has evolved over the centuries and remains popular around the world today.
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Chess lovers will love to know this! Did you know that there are more than 600 million chess players worldwide? This figure is impressive and shows how much impact this game has on world culture.

Since its origin in India over a thousand years ago, chess has become an iconic and emblematic game that has transcended borders and cultures. It is considered a mental sport and an intellectual activity that can be enjoyed by people of all ages and backgrounds.

Not only is chess an exciting and challenging game, but it also offers a variety of mental health benefits. Playing chess helps improve concentration, memory, creativity, and problem-solving skills, among other cognitive abilities.

In addition, chess is an inclusive sport that can be enjoyed by people of all ages and abilities, and is an excellent way to socialize and connect with others around the world.

In short, with over 600 million players worldwide, chess is one of the most popular and recognized games globally. If you have not yet had the opportunity to learn how to play, we invite you to join this incredible community and experience the benefits of chess for yourself.
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