Author: Gustavo C
Why Russians are so good at chess
Introduction The game of chess has always had a rich and varied history in Russia and Eastern Europe as a whole. Chess as a game as become a global game that is played by everyone, but the entire soviet sphere in particular has produced an unprecedented number of amazing players. What is it about this
Are Chess Players Poor
Introduction Are chess players poor? This a question that a lot of people ask themselves. Usually, people talk about Doctors, Engineers when talking about high income professions but we usually don’t see people talking about how much your average chess professional makes. There are a couple of reasons for this, first there are very little
Is 1000 Euros Enough for A Month in Greece
Introduction Greece is a country with a rich history, amazing beaches and a comfortable Mediterranean climate, so it’s no wonder that so many people consider moving to Greece nowadays, but is 1000 Euros enough to live comfortably in Greece in 2023? We’ll answer this question by breaking down the cost of living in Greece, we
Why Is Everyone Playing Chess 2023
Introduction Chess has always been a popular game but now in 2023 it has reached new highs, why is that? It’s not only online, public parks are full of people playing chess, students are more likely to be playing chess in their free time in class nowadays. But what has changed recently in chess? Are
Where Do Police Dogs Sleep
Introduction Police dogs are cool, since the recent earthquake in Turkey and Syria I have been paying a bit more attention to dogs in police and rescue units. These highly trained canines have proved their usefulness in searching for narcotics, explosives, apprehending criminals and locating missing persons or cadavers. But besides the fact that I
Why Is Chess So Hard
Introduction Chess is a game that has been played for centuries now, it has captivated the hearts and minds of many thought the years with its intricate mix of strategy and skill. While some people only see chess as a hobby some dedicate their lives to honing their skills and become professional players. This speaks
How Long Can the Average Person Sprint For
Introduction While elephants rely on their immense size and strength, giraffes rely on their ability to reach very tall trees that no one else can forage or ants use their numbers to prevail in a wide variety of environments humans did something similar to thrive back in the day. Before guns and the internet some
Why is Chess Male Dominated
Introduction Have you ever wondered: Why is chess male dominated? Don’t worry you’re not the only one! Males have dominated chess since it’s inception and ever since there have been rankings men have been on top. Today there are only 8 women in the top 500 FIDE ranking worldwide. With only 1 of them in
Does Lifting Weights Make your Hands Stronger
Introduction Have you ever felt something weird with your hands after an intense workout? Then you might be suffering from a pair of weak wrists, don’t worry it’s more common than you think and there is plenty we can do to fix this issue but the first thing is identifying the problem. An often-overlooked area
What Age is Difficult in Life
Introduction No one can really predict what will be the hardest years of your life, many things could go wrong no matter the age, nonetheless there are plenty of studies that reveal that at certain points of our lives there are common challenges that we all face. You have probably heard about someone having a
Should you do high reps or low reps for biceps
Introduction Getting stronger is the primary goal of most gym goers, if you were to ask 10 people at any random gym why they go to the gym they would probably tell you that they’re there to get stronger and to look better. But what’s the best way to achieve this goal? Is it better
Can you get in good shape with just dumbbells
Introduction The age-old question: Can you get in good shape with just dumbbells? Is one most of us have asked ourselves at some point in our fitness journey. In general you can really upgrade your body while only using dumbbells but how far can you go is more complicated than a yes or no answer