Attack. Defend. Checkmate.
Eric Cantu 
In chess we’ve all heard of check, checkmate, stalemates, and draws, but what is sudden death in chess? If you haven’t heard of it, it’s actually pretty interesting. Even more interesting is its nickname, “Armageddon chess”. What is Sudden Death in Chess? Sudden death in chess, or “Armageddon chess”, starts with each player randomly assigned … Read more
You’re playing chess online. You’ve trapped the opponent’s king! But then, draw? Why is a stalemate not a win? I feel like this has happened to everyone at least once. Why is a Stalemate Not a Win? A stalemate is a draw and not a win because the king is not in check. For checkmate … Read more
When it comes down to the strategies and principles of chess, what is positional advantage? How much of a factor is positional advantage vs material advantage? What is Positional Advantage in Chess? Positional advantage means the placement of your pieces pose a greater threat than your opponents’ pieces. Your opponent may have more pieces than … Read more
It’s a debate that is always a popular topic in the chess forums. When it comes to bishop or knight, which is stronger? These two pieces in particular are more evenly matched than you may think. Bishop or Knight, Which is stronger? Most choose the bishop over the knight because of its range. However, the … Read more
Let’s about the intricate balancing act between offense and defense in the world of chess. Think of it as the yin and yang of strategy, where every move holds the potential to tip the balance of power across the 64-square battlefield. So is it better to focus on offense or defense in chess? Is it … Read more
Have you ever wondered what the Formula 1 version of chess might look like? Meet bullet chess: the speedy relative of traditional chess where each player has less than three minutes, typically one or two, to make all of their moves. Is Bullet chess good for you as a beginner player? Is Bullet Chess Good … Read more
One special move definitely stands out when it’s made on a chess board. Who invented castling in chess? How did this rule change come about? Or was it a rule from the beginning? Who Invented Castling in Chess? Castling in chess comes from “the King’s leap” rule used in Medieval chess where the king could move … Read more
In a game filled with complex strategy and tactics, why is controlling the center important in chess? How can controlling the center of the chess board give you a massive upper hand both offensively and defensively against your opponent? Why is Controlling the Center Important in Chess? Controlling the center is the most effective way … Read more
I play chess every single day. Probably 10 to 15 games per day. Every break in the day, every restroom break, and any time I’m bored, I’m playing chess. So why am I hooked? Why is chess so addictive? Why Is Chess So Addictive? Chess is addictive because of a chemical reaction (dopamine) in our … Read more