When you’re playing fast-paced bullet or blitz chess, every second matters. Your opponent could easily snatch victory by simply playing faster and running down the clock. So, it’s not surprising that some new chess players try to outsmart their opponents by making moves with both hands at the same time, like capturing or castling. But…
When playing casual chess, you almost always sit down from the start of the game to its conclusion, however, in chess tournaments, you will find players – even those playing the most intense matches – wandering around looking at other matches, taking a walk, going for fresh air, etc. This looks very strange to newbie…
Picture this: a chess match in full swing, with players hunched over the board, deep in concentration. But wait, why on earth are they constantly looking up at the ceiling? It’s a puzzling sight that has intrigued both chess enthusiasts and casual observers for ages. So, why do chess players look at the ceiling? Is…
Chess players often wear formal attire, including suits, during tournaments. This may seem like an unusual choice for a game that is typically associated with intellectual prowess rather than fashion. However, there are several reasons why chess players tend to dress up for their matches. So, why do chess players wear suits? Chess players often…
If you watch or study enough Grandmaster games, you will find that the result that occurs more than any other is the draw, and despite that, new players often shy away from accepting or offering them, thinking draws are somehow something bad. Some argue that draws undermine the game’s competitive nature, So, is it bad…
In chess, professional players frequently propose draws and accept them. Draws appear to be quite uncommon in casual play, although they can be very common in tournaments. Naturally, accepting or proposing a draw when you’re winning seems stupid, but what if it’s not a black-or-white situation? Why do chess players offer draws in the first…