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 ...

Learning chess can be quite a rewarding process. However, beginners sometimes find training and learning quite daunting and overwhelming. The openings are one of many aspects of the game and ...

If you’re new to chess, mastering these five openings will change how you play - they’re easy, powerful, and proven to work.

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Jack Pursey is an Evergreen Editor from England who began working at Game Rant as a List Writer in August 2020. Jack enjoys games from a wide range of genres but has a soft spot for puzzle and ...

Long ago, when I first competed in the annual Hastings congress, I lost a decisive game for first prize in the Masters group. There were other pieces on the board, but essentially the battle was ...

Jack Pursey is an Evergreen Editor from England who began working at Game Rant as a List Writer in August 2020. Jack enjoys games from a wide range of genres but has a soft spot for puzzle and ...