Introduction  Throughout the history of chess there have been numerous periods of time that fit the description of a golden age of chess which completely transformed the global perspective of chess. The golden age or ages of chess are periods in history where major shifts occurred that caused the popularity of chess to increase significantly, where there was a rise in new developments in chess culture, chess literature and chess opening theory, where new talented chess players surfaced, where new technologies were introduced into chess, and periods of time where any event or series of eve ..read more

Introduction The history behind the invention of chess begins 1500 years ago in the Gupta Empire in India, which was a civilisation that was renowned for their advancements in subjects such as science, technology, art, literature, engineering, philosophy, astronomy, mathematics, logic as well as many other subjects including chess. Chess has an interesting history that spans the entire planet and that is shared with many countries around the world and the reasons for its invention may be the most interesting facet of the game. The story of the invention of chess has become a legend because of ..read more

Introduction Chess enthusiasts have been pondering over the question of whether chess is a sport or not for some time. The lack of physical effort that is associated with a chess game is the major reason for the doubts some organisations have over whether chess should be considered a sport. In addition to the lack of physical effort that is associated with chess, according to the dictionary definition of the characteristics that constitute a sport, chess possesses few of them. The main arguments for chess not being considered a sport is the fact that chess can be played whilst sitting still at ..read more

Introduction  Aside from the joy and excitement that comes with owning a chess board set and playing chess, chess board sets are exceptional pieces of home decor that can transform any office or living space. Glass chess board sets are adored for their beauty and elegance as they tend to exude a sense of elegance and luxury. Decorating your home or office space with a chess board set is a great way to encourage friends, family, and colleagues to indulge in activities than can stimulate their mind and is often an indication of an appreciation of knowledge and learning. Chess is also a grea ..read more

Introduction  As a chess player having the right mindset is essential as it will enable you to remain calm in the face of overwhelming difficulties and level-headed when your experiencing success. A winning psychology is one of the first things to develop as a beginner in chess even before you learn the rules of the game and the different strategies and tactics in chess. Chess can be a very intense and emotionally charged game as with most games and having the right psychology will significantly improve your skills in chess and enable you to triumph where others fail. In this article i wi ..read more

Introduction There have been many studies on the impacts listening to classical music can have on health, mental health, and learning. The results from these experiments have been astounding. Classical music has the ability to stimulate multiple areas of the brain which can yield positive health benefits for the listener and optimise their ability to learn. Playing chess by itself has a plethora of benefits pertaining to mental health and learning, when paired with the health benefits associated with listening to classical music it is a potent recipe for success. Being able to relax and focus ..read more

Vegar Koi Gandrud Statistics Vegar Koi Gandrud is a world-class chess player from Norway with a fide master title. Vegar Koi Gandrud has a classical rating of 2283, a rapid rating of 2245 and a blitz rating of 2195. The chess federation Vegar Koi Gandrud plays for is Norway. Learn more about Ward Al-Tarbosh Learn more about Aksel Bu Kvaloy Learn more about Alexander Oye-Stromberg Learn more about Anders Gjerdrum Hagen Learn more about Anders Hobber Learn more about Andre Gjestemoen-VonHirsch Learn more about the best chess players in the world Learn more about the best chess players in Europe ..read more

Introduction Chess has been a part of the lives of many people across the planet since its discovery. Every continent on the planet has had some interaction with chess at some point in history but some countries have developed a much stronger relationship with the board game than others. Chess has been utilised for many reasons beyond its original design being to develop strategy in an interactive enjoyable way. Chess has been a great tool in bringing like-minded people together from all different walks of life who share the same passion for chess.  As time goes on cultures adapt and inno ..read more

Tor Fredrik Kaasen Statistics Tor Fredrik Kaasen is a world-class chess player from Norway with a international master title. Tor Fredrik Kaasen has a classical rating of 2475, a rapid rating of 2345 and a blitz rating of 2404. The chess federation Tor Fredrik Kaasen plays for is Norway. Learn more about Torben Soraas Learn more about Torbjorn Ringdal Hansen Learn more about Trygve Dahl Learn more about Vegar Koi Gandrud Learn more about Ward Al-Tarbosh Learn more about Aksel Bu Kvaloy Learn more about the best chess players in the world Learn more about the best chess players in Europe Learn ..read more

Introduction  Chess board sets come in all shapes, sizes and styles and if you love playing chess but also have interests outside of chess securing a themed chess set that reflects your passion is a perfect way to express yourself and show off your unique personality. Whether you love history, sports, video games or movies there is a chess board set for you. In this article i will highlight some of the best themed chess board sets that cover a variety of topics that will transform the chess playing experience of any chess player, chess board set collector or chess enthusiast. The pri ..read more