Anti Chess has gained popularity over the years and is played in various tournaments and online platforms.
Month: May 2023
Bishops versus knights: What is stronger and why?
As we know, the value of each piece depends on its mobility, the potential threats it poses, and its ability to control the board.
Fajarowicz Gambit trap: Crush your opponent in 6 moves
The idea behind the Fajarowicz Gambit is to rapidly develop Black’s pieces and create imbalances on the board that favor Black’s active pieces.
#9: Find the best White’s fork
Okay, the title somehow gives a hint about the right solution. However, this time the…
Enter the Tamerlan’s Cage: Can you solve the most bizarre puzzle?
The cruel tactic employed by Tamerlan of imprisoning helpless captives in a cage appears to have had a profound impact on the ingenuity of future chess experts.
Intermediate: King, bishop and pawn vs king – wrong rook pawn
Having a bishop in a chess endgame can create complications when dealing with a rook pawn, as it may be the wrong rook pawn. The bishop’s control over the promotion square of the pawn can determine the outcome of the game.
Legan Chess: Can you play on a tilted square?
The Legan Chess, also known as Legan’s game, was created by L. Legan in 1913 and features several differences from standard chess, including variations in both the initial position of pieces and pawn movements.
Muzio Gambit: King’s Gambit on steroids
If you are an experienced player who enjoys playing for the attack, the Muzio Gambit may be a great opening to add to your repertoire. However, if you are a more cautious player who prefers to play a more solid and defensive game, you may want to stick with more traditional openings.
Domination: An effective way to restrain your opponent
Domination occurs when a player controls all the squares that an enemy piece can move to. For instance, if a player’s knight is surrounded by the opponent’s pawns, and there are no squares that the knight can move to without being captured, the knight is said to be dominated.
Boris Spassky vs. Anatoly Karpov: The encounter of World Champions
The tournament was broadcast by Hamburg TV and some recordings can be found on YouTube. It is quite interesting to watch Boris Spassky smoking while playing, which would be completely unthinkable nowadays.