The game of chess has graced many households, schools, and cafes for centuries. But its recent resurgence, largely due to online gaming platforms and pop culture phenomenona like “The Queen’s Gambit,” has created a new wave of enthusiasts. If you Read more…
Introduction to Chess and AI Despite the simplicity of its design, chess is a game that demands intellectual prowess, strategic planning, and immense patience. The advent of modern technology, notably Artificial Intelligence (AI), has added a fascinating dimension to this Read more…
Some of the best tips young chess players can receive have nothing to do with the rules or strategies of chess; they deal with handling the emotions of chess. As educators and parents, helping children develop these skills is a Read more…
Setting up a chess board correctly is the first step to enjoying an exciting (or relaxing) game of chess. But chess board set up is more complicated than it looks on first pass, as evidenced by the fact that the Read more…
Smart Moves Chess was founded out of a love for chess – both playing it and sharing it! Our vision from the beginning has been to give children the benefits of chess, earlier. So we developed a preschool chess curriculum Read more…
Chess programs can offer students of all ages an engaging and strategic way to build critical thinking skills, focus, and patience. Although this article mostly assumes you are a teacher at elementary through secondary institution, the steps for setting up Read more…
Ah, chess! The ancient game where warriors are made, legends are born, and everyone’s desperately trying not to be the first to lose their queen. If you’ve read our article on what we think are the most important tips to Read more…
In chess there’s not always a single ‘right’ move. Instead, the goal for each move – especially in the opening and mid-game – is to make good moves that improve your position and chances of winning. And making smart moves Read more…
Planning a chess tournament can be an extremely rewarding endeavor, but it’s not for the faint of heart. For anything but the smallest and most informal events, the process can pose some significant challenges. But if you’ve ever wondered how Read more…
Organizing a chess tournament can be an exciting way to engage and support your local chess community, but it can also be a huge logistical challenge. In this article we consider one of the most important questions, ‘how much does Read more…