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

National Chess Day: What You Should Know

National Chess Day is the second Saturday of October each year. It is a day to recognize the accomplishments of Americans in the highest levels of chess, as well as the enjoyment and challenge experienced by all who play.

Tags: Chess players, National Chess Day Posted by: Rebecka Ratcliffe

What’s in a Name: Howard Staunton and the Staunton Chess Set

Jacques of London launched the Staunton chess set in 1849. The actual designer is up for some debate, as the introduction of the design involved three men: Nathaniel Cooke, John Jacques, and Howard Staunton. Nathaniel Cooke, a publisher by trade,...

Tags: chess history, Chess players, Howard Staunton Posted by: Rebecka Ratcliffe

Letting The World Know About Your Chess Club

Want more chess players at your chess club? Here's how to encourage more people to leverage your club for chess development and to participate in chess matches and other events.

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

US Chess Sales Affordable Buying Guide

Looking for quality chess equipment without breaking the bank? Our US Chess Sales blog post offers savvy shoppers affordable buying strategies for securing top-notch sets, boards, and accessories. Discover all the different ways you can budget that make buying from...

Tags: Chess products, chess sales Posted by: Shawn Bennett

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

International Chess Day: Everything You Need to Know

FIDE strives to unite chess players according to its motto, “Gens Una Sumus,” which translates as “We Are One Family.” International Chess Day embodies this hope that chess will be a tool of international understanding and bring people together.

Tags: chess history, Chess players, International chess day Posted by: Rebecka Ratcliffe

The World Chess Hall of Fame A Complete Guide

The World Chess Hall of Fame in St. Louis honors legends like Bobby Fischer, Garry Kasparov, and Magnus Carlsen. Inside, you’ll find rare chess sets, championship boards, and hands-on exhibits. Outside, the world’s largest chess piece greets visitors. This museum...

Tags: chess history, St. Louis, World Chess Hall of Fame Posted by: Sukanya Mukherjee

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

Choosing the Right Chess Club for You and Your Child

Chess clubs can be focused on children or adults, or open to all ages. They can be informal gatherings for casual play, or highly organized meetings with regularly-scheduled sanctioned tournaments. Metropolitan areas may have many options to choose from, and...

Tags: chess clubs, chess kids, Chess players Posted by: Rebecka Ratcliffe

Our Complete Guide to Chess Titles

Chess titles rank players based on skill, rating, and performance. From Grandmaster to Candidate Master, each title has specific FIDE requirements. We also cover national, online, and composition titles, and how modern players earn and hold them for life.

Tags: chess titles, Grandmasters, International Master Posted by: Sukanya Mukherjee