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Should You Go Easy on Kids in Chess?

Should You Go Easy on Kids in Chess?

What I learned from playing chess against an eight year old.

Aug 9, 2021

Become an Audience for Chess

Become an Audience for Chess

Becoming an audience for chess helps you get better at the game

Jan 19

The Life Lesson Blitz Chess Taught Me

The Life Lesson Blitz Chess Taught Me

Time constraints are a godsend

HorsesNotZebras

Sep 15, 2021

Lichess Light-Years Better on Browser Than On App

Lichess Light-Years Better on Browser Than On App

Amazing treasures on the browser version

Mar 5, 2022

Latest Stories

Compound Interest in Practice: Unlocking Layered Tactical Combinations

Compound Interest in Practice: Unlocking Layered Tactical Combinations

A step-by-step representation of how knowledge compounds to help you find the winning move in chess

Feb 4

Chess 960: Fischer Random Chess

Chess 960: Fischer Random Chess

“I hate chess” — Robert James Fischer

Jan 28

I’m A Tactics Whiz, So Why Do I Still Suck?

I’m A Tactics Whiz, So Why Do I Still Suck?

Why you’re not finding tactics in your games

Jan 21

Learn Chess Openings That Matter To YOU

Learn Chess Openings That Matter To YOU

STOP Studying Useless Openings

Alfredo Fomitchenko

Jan 21

Trending Stories

How I Reached a 1400+ Rating on Chess.com

How I Reached a 1400+ Rating on Chess.com

A quick summary of how I improved by 100 points in one year.

Jan 11

8 Chess Openings You Must Learn if You Care About Improving

8 Chess Openings You Must Learn if You Care About Improving

Bite the bullet!

Nov 5, 2022

How To Start A School Chess Club

How To Start A School Chess Club

An easy guide to helping children learn chess

Jan 16

The Beginner’s Guide to Chess

The Beginner’s Guide to Chess

“Every chess master once was a beginner.” — Irving Chernev

Jan 16

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