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

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

How to Learn Chess at 50: Learning the Basics

Being confident enough to play online with actual humans is a big step toward my goal of playing in a tournament. Even though I’m not winning, I’m no longer losing in a handful of moves like I did the last...

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Rebecka Ratcliffe

How to Learn Chess at 50: Getting Started

Welcome to the beginning of my personal chess journey. My name is Rebecka Ratcliffe. While I've been on the periphery of chess for about a decade, I have never considered myself a competent player. I’ve never been embarrassed about being...

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Rebecka Ratcliffe

Everything You Need to Know About Chess Puzzles

Think you know chess puzzles? Think again! In this guide, we detail the many genres of chess puzzle and how they can improve your game. Whether it’s opening problems, endgame problems, or a juicy retrograde analysis. Here we’ll give you...

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Charlie Morton

How to Be (or Find!) the Best Chess Tutor for Your Kid

There’s no “one right way” when it comes to your chess kid’s development as a player. Don’t feel like you have to be a chess expert to be a mentor! Plenty of chess parents grow into that role. If you...

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Rebecka Ratcliffe

4 Tips to Grow Your Chess Club

Want more members at your chess club? Learn how to stay organized, keep chess players engaged, spread the word by networking with other clubs, and more tips to grow your chess club!

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Is Chess A Sport?

Is chess a sport? With intense competition, physical endurance, and worldwide recognition, chess has proven itself as more than just a game. Learn why players push their limits mentally and physically, and how this ancient game continues to inspire sportsmanship...

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Sukanya Mukherjee

9 Chess Tips You Should Know

From the innumerable books, videos, and articles, it can be tricky to pick out useful practical advice. This is where chess tips come in.

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Shawn Bennett

The Best Chess Podcast: Top Five Picks

A chess podcast is a great way to hear experts and players talk about their experiences and offer insights. There are many available and they cover every chess topic you can imagine.

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Shawn Bennett