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Chess Basics

  • What is Stalemate In Chess?

    A stalemate is a type of draw that occurs when your opponent is unable to make any legal moves to…

    June 6, 2022
    Chessforsharks Editorial Team

    stalemate in chess
  • How To Castle Queenside In Chess

    The game of chess is a game of strategy; It involves both the art of attack and defence. Every chess…

    June 2, 2022
    Chessforsharks Editorial Team

    Queenside Castling
  • What Is the Exchange Sacrifice in Chess?

    An exchange sacrifice is a chess move where a player trades their rook for the opponent’s bishop or knight. This…

    January 23, 2022
    Chessforsharks Editorial Team

    Exchange Sacrifice in Chess
  • What Is Material Advantage In Chess?

    Material refers to the number of pieces and pawns on the board. An advantage in chess refers to a situation…

    April 22, 2022
    Chessforsharks Editorial Team

    A boy studying a chess board

General

Chess Advice

Question And Answers

  • Why Is Chess So Popular? Here Are 5 Reasons

    It's no longer news that chess's popularity has boomed in recent years. You turn here, you turn there, you see…

    April 20, 2022
    Chessforsharks Editorial Team

    Fischer playing against Spassky
  • Is Chess a Sport, Art or Science?

    What exactly is chess? Is it a sport, like tennis or soccer? An art form, like music or painting? Or…

    September 4, 2023
    Chessforsharks Editorial Team

    man teaching chess
  • What is the 20-40-40 Rule in Chess?

    The 20-40-40 rule is a simple chess strategy that can help you win more games. The idea is to spend:…

    November 30, 2023
    Chessforsharks Editorial Team

    image of pie chart showing 40, 40 and 20 sections
  • Is Chess an Olympic Sport? A Quick Answer

    Chess is one of the world's most popular games, but it's not actually recognized as an Olympic sport. Here are…

    September 6, 2023
    Chessforsharks Editorial Team

    is Chess an Olympic Sport

Openings For White

Openings For Black

Chess Pieces Movement

  • Why Are Rooks More Important Than Bishops?

    Before jumping to a conclusion, let's have a look at how each piece moves. The bishop in chess moves in…

    April 22, 2022
    Chessforsharks Editorial Team

    White bishop and rook on a chessboard with white pieces in the background.
  • Can The King Jump In Chess?

    No, the king cannot jump in chess. It's probably easy to mistake the king for the knight which is the…

    April 22, 2022
    Chessforsharks Editorial Team

    Black chess king in hand on a white background
  • Can A King Kill A King In Chess?

    In chess, the king is the most important piece on the board. It can move one square in any direction,…

    May 24, 2022
    Chessforsharks Editorial Team

    Black king chess piece stands while White king chess piece is fallen
  • How Does The Queen Move in Chess?

    The queen is the most powerful piece on the chessboard. She can move any number of squares vertically, horizontally or…

    May 22, 2022
    Chessforsharks Editorial Team

    How the queen moves in chess

Fide Titles

  • How to Become a FIDE Certified Chess Coach?

    Being a certified chess instructor is a fantastic method for chess players to earn more money with their chess talents,…

    March 15, 2022
    Chessforsharks Editorial Team

    FIDE Trainers’ Commission
  • Duties and Roles of a Chess Arbiter

    Arbiters are highly trained referees with official certification from the World Chess Federation (FIDE), who ensure games adhere to the…

    September 17, 2023
    Chessforsharks Editorial Team

    chess arbiter holding out black and white pieces for players to choose
  • What is the Lowest Title in Chess?

    The Candidate Master (CM) title is the lowest title in chess, which is awarded to players who surpass an official FIDE rating…

    November 30, 2023
    Chessforsharks Editorial Team

    Man in front of chessboard
  • Women Chess Players Speak Against Women Chess Titles

    Given the various portrayals in pop culture, the chess boom that resulted from Netflix's release of Queen Gambit, which featured…

    March 13, 2025
    Chessforsharks Editorial Team

    Judit Polgar and Vaishali Rameshbabu featuring on a design about the suggestion abolishment of Women's titles

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