"Chess is everything: art, science, and sport." — Anatoly Karpov 20th July is celebrated as World Chess Day to mark the date of the establishment of the International Chess Federation (FIDE) in Paris in 1924. Chess, a game which results in better brain function, improved memory and cognitive abilities, strategic thinking and attention improvement. Chess... Continue Reading →
Chess is one of my passions and some day I aspire to do justice to my potential. I have played chess since age of 9. I studied chess for 3-4 years but have been playing regularly for the last 33+ years; more often after the emergence of Chess software and mobile apps, because you can... Continue Reading →
White to play and mate in 2 moves!
White to play and mate in 2 moves
Cricket in India has become a rich, money-spinning sport after Indian Premier League was started. Even before that Cricket was hugely popular in India, and flush with funds. However, since IPL it has become a multi-billion dollar "business". Pat of the reason is huge popularity. But the other part of it is the fact that... Continue Reading →
Brilliant puzzle composed by Arthur Santos in 1878 Can you find mate in 2 for white? 🧐
In the given chess position, White has just made an unfortunate mistake, leaving an opportunity for Black to secure an easy victory. Can you analyze the position, strategize your moves, and demonstrate your chess prowess by finding the winning sequence for Black?
White to play and mate in 3
Few years back I posted two long videos of International Master of Chess Saravanan. Recently Saravanan did one more long video on "Must read books on World Chess Championship Matches". Do watch if you love chess and are curious about some interesting details related to World Chess Championship https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1biRgwEyw8&t=1002s
Incredible puzzle composed by Leonid Kubbel in 1907 White to move and mate in 2! ✅
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