Category: Chess
Is High IQ Related to Chess
Many wonder what the relationship between IQ and chess ability is. You would be hard pressed to find a chess grandmaster that people would consider “slow”. Most people cant answer the simple question of “Is High IQ Related to chess?” But how much of chess is IQ? How much of it is just practice and
Is Chess a Skill or Luck
When most people think of chess, they think about a game that requires skill and knowledge above luck and chance. Chess players are highly respected for their dedication and intellect all over the world, a strong player will almost always win against a weaker player right? It’s obvious to even the most casual observer that
What Should A Chess Beginner Learn First
My history with chess has been a roller coaster ride, let me explain. As with everyone else when I started playing the game I felt kind of lost. Then I went through the honeymoon period where I thought chess is easy when I found out the rules of moving items across the board and felt
At What Age Do You Stop Getting Better At Chess
It’s very common for people to ask if there’s an age cap where you stop improving at chess. In my experience having played for many years I have to say that the answer varies. To generalize I think as we cognitively decline obviously our chess learning abilities will also decline. Chess is no different than
Is Chess Just Memorization
Chess is a complex board game that requires a combination of strategy, tactics, and analysis to play well. While memorization can certainly be a part of a chess player’s skill set, it is by no means the only factor that determines a player’s strength or success in the game. It is important to understand that