Chess Coach Kat

Absolutely astonishing research study from last year (2023) which provides a more community-focused classification for chess openings and a significant correlation on opening accuracy & rating. The third image is a fascinating heat map that shows opening-complexity increases as one climbs the rating ladder from 1500 to World Champion. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-023-31658-w

Free, short chessable course on the Benoni defense by yours truly

Benoni Defense, Simplified - Chessable Study Benoni Defense, Simplified on Chessable: the #1 science-backed chess training app to study openings, tactics, strategy and endgames.

In chess, like in life, it’s not just about having the perfect strategy but knowing how to make the best out of imperfect situations.

Squandered Wealth in Chess You're playing white, and you find a way to win a whole rook. Jackpot! Time to cash in Now, what are you going to do with your newfound wealth? A.) Play with only knight and bishop for the remainder of the game? B.) Play with all of your pieces? Let's see what happens when you play with only a knigh...

How to Stay Motivated in Chess: Tips for Long-Term Improvement Author: Maria Fragaki

Free chess tournament this Sunday (July 30) at Main Street Park in Monmouth starting at 12PM. Hosted by Aaron Hayes (high school student from Central High School). There will be prizes too. It is open to everyone and there should be plenty of kids there!
5 rounds and clocks will be used (exact time control to be determined)

Happy pride!

The competition in Albany Area is no joke 😵

(FREE) Weekly Summer Chess Nights! – Puddletown Chess (FREE) Weekly Summer Chess Nights! by Ishaan 33 33 people viewed this event. Our first-ever FREE Summer Chess Nights are here. Yay!!! We are very excited to unveil our Summer Chess Nights series. BACKGROUND: This past few months, our founders have helped a lot of scholastic players with casual games...