chess openings

Scholar’s Mate

Many people have heard the word combination “scholar’s mate”, even if they’ve never played chess before. Although they might guess its meaning, very few of them know how it works on the board. Let’s have a look at how to win the match in just 4 moves. Before we dive into the mechanics, we’d like…

How to play chess openings: 5 main principles

Mastering chess at a proper level requires a lot of skills. It’s not enough to learn how the pieces move and how to checkmate the opponent. Once you’ve studied the basics, it’s time to learn how to play chess openings.  That’s the kind of knowledge that allows every beginner to improve at chess. Let’s explore…