Ideas, Openings & Improvement

Your first tournament is exciting and nerve-wracking. Here is everything you need to know to be prepared.

Online chess courses range from free to hundreds of pounds. Here are the ones actually worth your time.

From Bobby Fischer's story to the Queen's Gambit, these are the chess films and documentaries worth your time.

Puzzle books are the most efficient way to improve tactics. Here are the best for every level.

Free chess education is better than ever. Here are the best channels and streamers for every level.

A good chess coach accelerates your improvement dramatically. Here is how to find the right one.

Studies show modest positive effects of chess on maths and reading, especially in younger children.

Most experts recommend starting chess between ages 5-7. But it is never too late. Here is the research.

Research shows chess improves memory, problem-solving, and cognitive function. Here is what the science actually says.

Chess960 randomises the starting position. No memorised openings, just pure chess understanding.

In Three-Check chess, giving check 3 times wins the game. Here is how it changes everything.

Bughouse is 2v2 team chess. Captured pieces pass to your partner to drop on their board.