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 …
Chess is an amazing game; Some people dedicate their entire lives to getting better at it. But some are just naturally good at chess, why is that? Is being good at chess genetic? Is It in our DNA? What about people with amazing memory are they better at chess than the general population? This is …
Introduction Albert Einstein is undoubtedly one of the greatest scientific celebrities ever. His distinct hairstyle and overall quirky looks have made him an enduring example of the “absent-minded genius”. What then did Einstein have to say about chess and did Einstein really say chess was a waste of time? We’ll answer this question and more …
Many parents spend a lot of time and money in their children. It’s not uncommon for kids to be enrolled In all kids of activities, from piano lessons, sports, singing, dancing and much more. Chess is another great activity that you can introduce your kids to, just like sports or singing, it will be a …
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 …
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 …
Chess, probably the most popular board game of all time has been popular for centuries. It’s been a popular past time enjoyed by pretty much everyone from kings to peasants. It’s common to believe that those who are strong chess players are not only smart but also introverted by nature, but is this really the …
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 …
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 …
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 …
