General Chess Talk

Chess coach and student seated at a table, focused on a chessboard between them.
General Chess Talk

How to Find a Chess Coach?

Introduction Finding the right chess coach can be a game-changer in your improvement journey. Whether you’re just starting out and

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Chessboard with pieces and a soccer ball side by side, illustrating the debate on whether chess is a sport
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Is Chess a Sport?

Introduction Is chess a sport? Yes, it is. While some may view it as just a board game or intellectual

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An ancient chess set displayed on a historical map, symbolizing the origins of chess in India and its early spread through Persia and the Islamic world
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Where Did Chess Originate?

Introduction Chess is one of the world’s oldest and most enduring games, admired for its deep strategy, elegant simplicity, and

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A young man studying a chess book with a chessboard in front of him, symbolizing self-taught chess learning
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Can Chess Be Self-Taught?

Introduction Can chess really be self-taught? It’s a question many aspiring players ask themselves when they first become curious about

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A person thinking about chess with runners in the background, symbolizing how mental effort in chess can also burn calories
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Does Chess Burn Calories?

Introduction At the 2018 Chess Olympiad, some of the world’s top grandmasters emerged from their chairs looking like they’d just

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Does Chess Raise IQ?

Introduction Can playing chess actually make you smarter? More specifically, many wonder: does chess raise IQ? It’s a question that

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How To Study Chess Books?

Introduction Studying chess books can be one of the most transformative ways to improve your game. These timeless resources don’t

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