The En Passant Rule in Chess
Quick Summary: En passant is a special pawn capture in chess. You can capture en passant when your pawn is one square deep into your opponent’s half of the board, and they move their pawn two squares from its starting square such that it lands directly next to yours In order to play an en […]
Computers vs Humans in Chess: Who is Better?
Who’s the winner of computers vs humans in chess? At first, this seems like a question that can be answered in the blink of an eye. If we consider chess as a purely competitive endeavour, and our only goal to win the game, the obvious answer is: computers. Alternatively, this question could open up a […]
Essential Chess Opening Principles for Absolute Beginners
We get it. Chess can be tough, especially as a beginner. Lost in a sea of potential decisions, crushing doubts, and with no guiding light to show the way, many chess beginners end up randomly moving pawns and getting stuck in a losing position within the first few moves. Maybe you’ve come here after a […]
What are chess tactics? A quick guide for beginners
Ever wondered what people mean when they say things like “I can see a chess tactic there” and “the fastest way to improve is to practice your chess tactics”? If you’re interested in becoming a better chess player, tactics are a great place to start. We’ve put together this quick guide to explain in simple […]