Introduction Chess has become really popular after the pandemic so its no wonder that a lot of people are being introduced for the first time to chess theory today in 2023. One of the most popular and fundamental theories is that of first-move advantage or to put it in simpler terms: Which color is better …
Introduction Have you been looking for places to visit for your next vacation? Then you might have noticed how many people visit Greece every year. The country has been particularly popular with American tourists so most of the time they ask me this question: What do Greeks think about the US? In this article we’re …
Introduction Are you looking for some unusual openings to spice your weekend games up? Then you’ve come to the right place. From the bizarre and unexpected to the unorthodox and risky, these openings are sure to catch your opponent off guard and provide you with a unique and exciting playing experience. In this article we’re …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Introduction We always love comparing players from different eras, we love discussing who the best players are all the time. One of the most common questions and discussions online are who became a Grandmaster the fastest, some people believe that the answer to this question can tell us who the best player of all time …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
