23 articles in Chess
A complete, step-by-step guide to how to play chess — written for a parent teaching a child from zero. Every rule, plus how to explain it to a 6–8 year old.
Erling Haaland just became a strategic investor in Norway Chess and says the game 'sharpens your mind.' Here's the real cognitive science behind why — and how to give your child the same edge.
The real, peer-reviewed benefits of chess for kids — what a 2016 meta-analysis and 2025 studies actually show, honestly reported, plus how benefits change by age.
Chess and coding train different halves of the same thinking engine. Here's an honest comparison by age, cost, and skills — and why the strongest answer is a sequence, not a choice.
What chess lessons really cost in 2026: typical private-coach rates vs. academy group pricing in India (₹), the UAE (AED) and the USA ($) — and how to judge value, not just price.
Complete results of every LWS chess tournament since 2024 — 69 events across Swiss championships and weekly arenas, every champion and podium finisher listed, with links to full standings on Lichess.
Live online chess coaching for kids across India — evening IST batches, group classes from ₹1,999/month, monthly tournaments with a ₹5,000 prize pool, and a clear FIDE rating pathway.
Live online chess coaching for kids across US timezones — small level-matched groups from $59/month, evening slots in ET/CT/PT, monthly tournaments with a $100 prize pool, and a free trial class.
Live online chess and AI classes for kids in Dubai, Abu Dhabi & Sharjah — evening GST timings, AED pricing from AED 199/month, a monthly tournament with an AED 400 prize pool, and a free trial class.
The best chess openings for beginners — plus the opening principles that matter more than memorization. A simple starter repertoire for White and Black.
A beginner's guide to the four chess tactics that win the most games — the fork, pin, skewer and discovered attack, and how to spot each one.
Your evergreen guide to the world's major chess tournaments — how the World Championship cycle works, the annual elite circuit, and the major team events.
A clear guide to chess ratings in India — what FIDE, Chess.com and Lichess numbers mean, what counts as a good rating, and how to get a FIDE ID.
A clear guide to USCF chess ratings — the rating classes, what counts as a good rating, how USCF compares to FIDE and online ratings, and how to get rated.
A logic-first guide to improving at chess — the exact priority order to train, the highest-ROI habit most players skip, and a weekly routine you can follow.
Chess plateaus aren't random — they're predictable. The three fixable skill gaps behind stalled ratings, plus a practical 4-week reset plan.
A surprising number of strong chess players are doctors. The neuroscience of why chess and medicine share the same cognitive wiring — and what it means.
Master the Englund Gambit (1.d4 e5) — Black's aggressive answer to d4. Learn 4 deadly traps, engine-approved lines, and declined variations.
Master Légal's Mate — chess's oldest queen-sacrifice trap from 1750. Learn the classic line, the key defenses, and how to spot it across openings.
A complete guide for students at LWSed — with interactive boards from IM Eric Rosen's masterclass. Learn how to win in 11 moves.
Most experts recommend starting chess between ages 5–7, when children develop pattern recognition. Here's what Indian parents should know before enrolling.
Master the endgame with these 7 proven tips from FIDE-rated coach Dr. Bharat. Perfect for beginners and intermediate players.
An interactive guide to chess rules: board setup, piece moves, special moves, FIDE tournament laws, and a pre-round fair-play checklist for new players.
