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 have a budding Beth Harmon or a devoted Grandmaster in 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 does just that! Chess, for everyone In 2013, Smart Moves 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 it cost to host a chess tournament?’ Of course expenses Read more…
Chess has some ridiculous rules. (Castling and en passant, anyone?) As a beginner, it may seem hard enough to get all the basics down. But before long – especially if you decide to play in tournaments – you’ll hear someone mention a chess clock. When you do, you’ll probably think Read more…