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.

Tags: Chess, Chess players, Chess Training Posted by: 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...

Tags: chess matches, Chess players, Chess Training Posted by: 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...

Tags: chess matches, Chess players, Chess Training Posted by: 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...

Tags: Chess players, chess puzzles, Chess Training Posted by: charliemorton

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...

Tags: chess coach, Chess Training, Chess tutor Posted by: 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!

Tags: chess clubs, Chess players, Chess Training Posted by: biancagonzalez

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...

Tags: chess matches, Chess Training Posted by: 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.

Tags: chess matches, chess tips, Chess Training Posted by: 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.

Tags: chess facts, chess history, chess podcast, Chess Training Posted by: Shawn Bennett