Lonely genius
If a person has advanced in any field and has surpassed fate, then we should expect that she will prevail in something else. Great people are almost always cruelly suffering…

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My ideal self
Indian parable. Four blind people walked around the city. “Stand back,” they shouted to them, “they are leading the elephant!” - What is an elephant? The driver stopped the elephant…

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How to get rid of yawns and chess views
To begin with, we’ll understand how yawns differ from views. In his book Secrets of Practical Chess, John Nunn wrote the following: “Views and yawns are two varieties of the…

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You mate: why you need to learn to play chess

Chess does not have gender and age boundaries. But it is women who play chess skills what they have achieved for many years through business training, corporate training and psychological practices: the ability to instantly analyze the situation, make decisions and choose winning strategies in life and business
Chess is not only the most accessible (experienced chess players can play games in their minds, without a board and pieces), but also the most honest game: nothing depends on luck here, and a losing position looks like a win. And although chess is a military strategy that men invented, women have proven that they can play no worse, and sometimes better, than the stronger sex. Continue reading

Spassky vs. Fisher: the legendary chess battle
Most recently, we wrote about the biography of Robert Fisher. In his life there was an interesting period when he played for the world title and we decided to describe…

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The benefits and harms of chess for children and adults
Chess is a game that has been a success since time immemorial. Chess was recognized as a sport, as its main criteria are present in the game: rivalry, excitement and…

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At what age should a child learn to play chess?
The game of chess has always attracted people with a sharp and inquiring mind. This sport has a beneficial effect on intellectual development. Therefore, sooner or later, the question arises…

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