Chess has enjoyed a sharp rise in popularity in the 2020s. The spike began during COVID lockdowns and increased when Chess.com created its first PogChamps tournament on Twitch in 2020, which proved ...

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Chess is currently in the middle of its third boom in popularity in recent years. The ancient sport had its first popularity boom during COVID lockdowns when many people, including prominent streamers ...

The opening is where many chess games are won or lost before the real battle even begins. These five openings give beginners a strong foundation, helping them control the board and avoid early ...

The mid-game in chess is one of the toughest portions for beginners to learn due to how unpredictable it is. This is particularly the case for beginners, who will likely have run out of book moves in ...