Mikhail Botvinnik, the sixth champion of the world, wasn’t made out of metal and wires like a robot. But he sure could play like one! When he played, he did …
He snatched that pawn on c7, but could it have been poisoned?
In this special guest blog post, chess dad Andrew Votipka shares how ChessKid helped with his homeschooled kids‘ education, and how ChessKid has impacted the homeschooling community in his local area.
We now have 17 active members in the Eastern NC Chess Club on ChessKid, and almost
One of the most concerning statistics shared by USCF president Ruth Haring in her August 2014 report was the dramatic decrease in middle school che…
Reach Students Who Have Never Played Chess Before Although it is exciting to see
This article has all of the ChessKid levels video descriptions and links.
Most of the time, all you have to do is count.
IS your child thinking about weekend tournaments? They’re fun and exciting but you might wonder what to expect. Here’s a quick primer! Is my child read…
Easy — touched pieces have to be moved if possible, and when you let go, your move
Explore pin tactics with a lot of examples, learn when to pin, break free, and sharpen your strategic skills. Discover the power of pins in chess!
Moreover, if you are playing against inexperienced opponents, you will likely have
Professor: Hello, Class. Happy April Fool’s Day! Lucian: Professor, April Fool’s Day has come and gone. It was three days ago. Zephyr: I prefer t…
What did you have in mind?
In order for you to play the Giuoco Piano as White, you have to develop your king’s
It’s that time of year! Several states across the nation will be hosting their scholastic state championships in February and March. Coaches and parents can …
several ways – this article will focus on 3 important tips to help your students have
Hi! Last week we saw some make-believe positions, which were created by chess
First we have this position, which you see below.
