I was recently at Cate Square, a city park in our small town, and noticed teenagers throwing frisbees towards a garbage can. There were plenty of spectators, so I walked over to ask what was so fascinating; they told me that it was a Kan Jam tournament. It didn’t take me long to realize why …
When my six-year-old grandson watches me play chess, he often offers his input when it comes to making moves. However, because of how young he is, his mother and I have been discussing what age does one needs to be in order to learn chess. Some experts say that children as young as five years …
A friend and I got into a discussion about Chess. He wondered if it was a solved game and could be played perfectly. I mentioned a quote I’d read somewhere which cleared his doubts right away: “There are more possible chess games than atoms in the universe; therefore, you cannot guarantee a win or draw …
How long it takes to learn chess is a question that is a question people often ask. I’ve been playing for years and still learning the game. The answer, of course, is subjective and depends on the person trying to learn. In general, most people can learn chess relatively well in six months. Some people …
How long is your chess game going to last? This is a question I get asked a lot by my wife. The answer, however, is not as straightforward as she would like because there are many factors that can influence how long it takes to finish a chess game. Chess games can last anywhere from …