The knight can be one of the most difficult pieces for a beginner to add to their chess strategy. Unlike most pieces, the knight has a unique asymmetrical movement with the ability to jump clear over obstructing pieces. This makes the knight a master of surprise. Once you’ve got this piece mastered, you’ll have all […]

Understanding chess analysis as a beginner will be the best thing to accelerate your improvement. Reviewing games critically is the best way to improve, and it’s a skill that is used from beginner to GM. Starting out, it’s important to focus on making analysis as easy as possible for yourself, so you don’t get bogged […]

All of us at some point in our chess journey reach a plateau. It can seem like it’s impossible to improve at chess anymore than you have. We all get caught at a certain ELO, lose a series of games, or just cannot seem to crack a tournament. For times like these, it’s important to […]