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The Art of Control: Who Reigns Supreme as the Best Positional Chess Player?

Chess is a game of strategy and positioning, so who is the best positional chess player? Let’s take a look at 5 greats and how they stack up against each other. Who is the best positional chess player? While it’s difficult to definitively name one …

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A Hidden Power: Why Was En Passant Added to Chess?

There’s basically two “special” moves in chess: castling and en passant. Why was en passant added to chess? If you’re a chess beginner, using en passant is critical to your game and I’m going to show you why. Why Was En Passant Added to Chess? …

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The Great Castling Mystery: Who Invented Castling in Chess?

One special move definitely stands out when it’s made on a chess board. Who invented castling in chess? Between castling and en passant, there are really only 2 special moves that can be made on a chess board. How did this rule change come about? …

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