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The Elo Rating System: Fair Measure or Flawed Metric?
The Elo Rating System: Fair Measure or Flawed Metric?
The Elo rating system, introduced by Hungarian-American physics professor Arpad Elo in 1960, has been a cornerstone in ranking chess…
Lateefah Messam-Sparks
Jun 12
Magnus Carlsen vs. Bobby Fischer: Who is the Real Greatest of All Time?
Magnus Carlsen vs. Bobby Fischer: Who is the Real Greatest of All Time?
The question of who holds the title of the greatest chess player of all time is a subject of intense debate among enthusiasts. While many…
Lateefah Messam-Sparks
May 17
Do Women Lack Ruthlessness?
Do Women Lack Ruthlessness?
Chess, Cheers, and the Myth of Ruthlessness: A Carrie Bradshaw Perspective
Lateefah Messam-Sparks
May 6
What chess time control should I choose?
What chess time control should I choose?
Finding Your Ideal Chess Time Control
Lateefah Messam-Sparks
Apr 29
Chess and Pop Culture: How the Game Found Its Place in Movies, Music, Art and Life
Chess and Pop Culture: How the Game Found Its Place in Movies, Music, Art and Life
Exploring the influence of chess on popular culture, from iconic film scenes to references in music and art.
Lateefah Messam-Sparks
Apr 8
The Psychology of Chess: 10 ways Mind Games Shape the Board
The Psychology of Chess: 10 ways Mind Games Shape the Board
Examining the psychological aspects of chess, including concentration, decision-making, and mental resilience.
Lateefah Messam-Sparks
Mar 21
Draw Offers in Chess: Debating Their Indefinite Validity
Draw Offers in Chess: Debating Their Indefinite Validity
While playing a crucial chess match for my team, aiming to secure a spot in the premiere league, the board adjacent to mine reached a…
Lateefah Messam-Sparks
Mar 11
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