Mastering Patience: How Chess Can Teach You to Wait for the Right Move
Blogs Book Review: “Small Steps to Giant Improvement: Master Pawn Play in Chess” by Sam Shankland By: Sreeraman Thiagarajan September 11, 2023 If take backs were allowed in competitive chess, it would not only be funny but would have created an endless repertoire of hilarious moments; it would have also prevented many moments from chess […]
Bringing Alekhine’s Gun to a Chess Fight
Blogs Bringing Alekhine’s Gun to a chess fight By: Mithil Anande August 14, 2023 Alexander Aleksandrovich Alekhine (1892 – 1946) was a renowned chess player from Russia, who held the esteemed title of the fourth World Chess Champion for two consecutive reigns. In our previous blog we saw some of his best sacrifices. Let’s take […]
Book Review: “Small Steps to Giant Improvement: Master Pawn Play in Chess” by Sam Shankland
Blogs Book Review: “Small Steps to Giant Improvement: Master Pawn Play in Chess” by Sam Shankland By: Mithil Anande July 10, 2023 If take backs were allowed in competitive chess, it would not only be funny but would have created an endless repertoire of hilarious moments; it would have also prevented many moments from chess […]
Leadership Lessons from Chess: Inspiring and Influencing Your Team
Blogs Leadership Lessons from Chess: Inspiring and Influencing Your Team By: Sreeraman Thiagarajan July 7, 2023 If you thought chess is a lonely game where one person grinds it out for hours, think again. Chess grandmasters at the highest level have a team behind them known as ‘seconds’ helping them train and prepare lines. Five […]
Ten Chess Endgame Positions You Should Master Today
Blogs Ten Chess Endgame Positions You Should Master Today By: Mithil Anande July 6, 2023 Endgames are often overlooked, yet they hold a profound significance in the game of chess. While there is a vast array of endgame concepts to study, grasping the fundamentals is essential. This blog serves as a valuable resource to assess […]
A Step By Step Guide To Develop Blindfold Chess Skills
Blogs A Step by Step guide to develop Blindfold Chess skills By: Mithil Anande June 19, 2023 Many of you must have seen Magnus Carlsen’s video where his eyes are covered by tying a cloth and plays Chess against 10 players simultaneously and wins most of them. Magnus Carlsen playing Chess Blindfolded You might think […]
A Guide To Finding Chess Tournaments
Blogs A Guide to finding Chess Tournaments By: Mithil Anande June 19, 2023 If you’re a passionate parent seeking to support your child’s chess journey or an enthusiastic player aiming to enhance your over-the-board (OTB) skills, chess tournaments offer a valuable opportunity. For Indian chess enthusiasts, participating in tournaments not only allows them to showcase […]