By National Master Evan Rabin There are four common types of draw offers: The draw offerer is losing. The position is legitimately equal. The position its unclear and the draw offerer has no idea what is going on. A draw secures a prize. At the 2021 US Open in Cherry Hill, NJ, I played against …
By National Master Evan Rabin Chess notation is a system to document chess games, based on coordinates. I teach beginners board geography before piece movement. This allows a student to say “e4”, rather than “move the fifth pawn from the left side two squares.” A chess board has 64 squares. There are three different types …
By National Master Evan Rabin Several years ago I spoke with a 1700-rated player who just drew 1200- rated player at the US Amateur Team East. She explained to me how solid her opponent played and how she had no winning chances. As I did not believe her that a 1200 could play so solidly, …
By ST Rappaport, Brain Coach at LifePix University Ever wondered what it takes to play a game of chess? Well, you’ve got to come up with a plan. Think about how things might unfold. Visualize the moves. Consider the possibilities. Remember loads of information. It’s a lot. And guess what? Each of these aspects connects …
By CEO National Master Evan Rabin Players often agree to draws when there is still a lot of life left in the position. The computer’s evaluation of zero does not necessarily mean the game should end in a draw. There are three types of equal positions- dynamically equal, equal with a lot of life, and …
By Max Hill, Podcast Host at “Built in the Bronx” This morning, I was headed out of town on a trip. I got a steal of a deal on Kiwi.com. I was all packed, the reservations were confirmed, the AirBnB was booked. As I got off the train in Jamaica, Queens, I reached for my …
By National Master Evan Rabin Have you ever played against someone who frequently touches several pieces before making a move? If so, he is probably not aware of the touch-move rule: If one touches a piece, he must move it. If one touches his opponent’s piece, he must capture …
By Jonathan Ferry In the realm of education and child development, nurturing executive function (EF) skills is key to success, both academically and in the real world. Chess, often hailed as an EF powerhouse, promotes cognitive abilities like planning, problem-solving, and impulse control. Take cognitive flexibility, for instance. …
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By Elizabeth Nisselson, Private Tutor in NYC Chess has supported my students who struggle with reading and has given them a chance to feel successful. As a result of this, my students always ask to play chess during their sessions. Chess teaches them a different way to process information and learn new skills; such as decision making, …
Chess is a strategic game, and one of the most essential components of its theory are the opening moves (also called “openings” or “chess openings”). The opening is the initial sequence of moves, starting from the very first position on the board. It sets the tone and lays the groundwork for the strategies and tactics …
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