What is the Swiss System?
In most chess tournaments, you’ll likely hear that organizers are using the “Swiss system” to determine pairings. Virtually every tournament that a club player participates in uses this system, except…
How to Play Chess
The rules of chess may seem complicated at first, but they’re actually quite simple. Chess is a board game played between two players–White and Black–who alternate turns. White always moves…
Essential Chess Strategy and Tactics
A smart way to improve your chess game is by learning time-tested strategies and tactics. Understanding the most common tactical motifs—the fundamentals of chess strategy, popular openings, and important endgame…