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How To Become a FIDE Master
To become a FIDE Master (FM), a player must achieve a FIDE rating of at least 2300 Elo points in an official FIDE tournament. The player must have also played at least 30 games to qualify. The FM title is one of the official titles a chess player can receive from the International Chess Federation (FIDE). …
History Of Fischer Random Chess
Ever wonder how chess would play if the starting positions of the pieces were randomized? You're not alone. On June 19, 1996, Bobby Fischer, the legendary chess champion, publicly introduced Fischer random chess also known as Chess960, to the world. Why Fischer Random Chess? Standard chess starts with the same position every game, so players…
How to Take Care of Your Chess Sets
Chess sets come in all sorts of materials to accommodate players of various styles and skills levels, with wooden sets still dominating, yet metal and plastic pieces also increasing in popularity rapidly. If you want your chess set to last for years to come, caring for it properly is key. Neglecting it can lead to…
