Paul Morphy: A Chess Career in Brief

Morphy played a style of chess that was far advanced from a1850s focus on conservative positions and gaining material. Morphy was one of the first to play in the modern style—controlling the center, developing pieces rapidly, and sacrificing material as...

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Rebecka Ratcliffe

Who Is the Best Chess Player Ever?

For some, the greatness of a player does not come down to statistics, but to a perfect combination of qualities and abilities.

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Shawn Bennett

Chess Kids on Summer Break

While summer break should have a good balance of fun and unstructured time, planning some activities can give parents a break or provide childcare for the younger set. There are a lot of options out there, from horse camp to...

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Rebecka Ratcliffe

Chess for Seniors: Benefits and Tips for Older Players

Chess is great for seniors because it is great for everyone. Aside from being a fascinating and complex game, chess is accessible. All you need is a set and another player, or a device and an internet connection. 

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Shawn Bennett

Mikhail Tal: The Man Behind the Genius

Mikhail Tal is a legendary attacking chess master whose daring combinations and poetic play reshaped modern chess. Discover his life, vivid game excerpts, and accessible analysis to reveal how Tal’s intuition, risk-taking, and writing influenced generations of players. 

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How to Learn Chess at 50: Am I a Chess Player?

The search for a venue to play live chess took me down several rabbit holes. Using a search engine brought up an assortment of chess academies, clubs, and other gaming places, including an inexplicable listing for Chuck E. Cheese. The...

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Rebecka Ratcliffe

The Many Accomplishments of Judit Polgár

Judit Polgár had two chess goals after reaching GM standing. One, she wanted to be ranked in the top ten in the world. Two, she wanted a shot at the world title. She achieved one and got very close to...

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Rebecka Ratcliffe

Chess: The Difference Between the Genders

Chess: The Difference Between the Genders explores why men and women often perform differently in competitive chess, examining social, cultural, and structural factors rather than innate ability. The post looks at participation rates, access to training, stereotype threat, and tournament...

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Rebecka Ratcliffe

Josh Waitzkin: The Inspiration for "Searching for Bobby Fischer"

Chess teachers and parents everywhere were searching for the “next” Bobby Fischer, hoping to find a prodigy who would follow in the famous grandmaster’s footsteps. One of these hopefuls was Josh Waitzkin, a young phenom who was active in chess...

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Rebecka Ratcliffe

Chess The Musical

It’s the revival no one saw coming but everyone needed. Chess the musical once confused Broadway; now it’s coming back wiser. A new creative team reworks the book, clarifies the tension, and reminds audiences why this strange pop-opera remains unforgettable.

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Sukanya Mukherjee

How to Learn Chess at 50: Improving Every Day

I spent some time over the past few weeks researching advice specific to older chess players, and I came up with some interesting tips. How to learn chess most effectively can look slightly different as we age.

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Rebecka Ratcliffe

Is Chess Good For Your Brain?

This deep dive uncovers how playing chess trains memory, boosts focus, and enhances critical thinking. With insights from published research and studies, you’ll see why chess remains one of the most proven ways to keep your brain active and adaptable.

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Sukanya Mukherjee