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Chess originated in Europe during the 15th century and is actually a modernized adapted version of a game created in India called Shatranj. There have been extensive developments in the strategy and playing of the game despite its relatively simple theme and rule set. Chess was originally intended to be a lesson on the rules of war. It was used to train generals and captains in 15th century war to understand the merits of strategy over brute force. It was also used to show the merits of strategy in pair with training, as a battle was often won and lost not on the skill of the soldiers, but the skill, tact, and decisions of the leader. The game was meant to show the necessity and tact of proper sacrifice in … Read entire article »

  There are more possible chess games than there are electrons in the universe. It is referred to as the game of kings because for many centuries it played primarily by nobility or upper classes. The oldest set still surviving is the Isle of Lewis set that is make from walrus tusks.   The names of the pieces—the queen, king, knight, rook, and bishop came about from the Middle Ages. During the Renaissance period, society became more dynamic and the rules changed including make the queen more powerful. The rook comes from the Arabic word ‘rukh’, meaning chariot. This reflects it ability to move quickly in straight lines, but not leap over obstacles. The knight’s role has not really changed over time. Even in the earliest versions of the game, it has represented the cavalry and had … Read entire article »

Though the connotation isn’t great for the piece, pawns are still a valuable part of your army. They represent the sacrifices you’ll need to make in order to gain victory. Since a pawn can only move one space at a time (two in its first), people discount this piece’s worth. While one pawn may not be extremely valuable, an army of them, working together with your key pieces is indispensable. Pawns help apply pressure and set up defensive fortifications around the board, blocking the mobility of your opponent. What people also tend to forget, is how valuable a pawn is in the long run, especially if it can reach the end of the board without being captured. If it reaches the far last row of squares, it can be traded for … Read entire article »

This website is devoted to chess. Why because it’s one of the most sophisticated games human kind has ever conceived. On this site I would like to offer you some strategies that will help you take your chess game to the next level. In order to understand how these strategies work, you’ll need to be versed in some terminology. First, you’ll need to know the names of the pieces. The front line of pieces are all pawns. They can move two spaces their first turn and one space from at a time from the time on. Pawns can only capture enemy pieces diagonally. These are the grunts of your army. Behind them, you have 5 different types of pieces. Starting from the outside, you have the Rook, the Knight, the Bishop, … Read entire article »