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The Science of Chess

Chess, that most eminently logical of games, without any element of chance (unless the player makes random decisions), may actually require the same kind of thinking as science; learning to think in chess, then, can lead to a better understanding of scientific thought. According to a study presented in Nature Magazine, the thought process of chess grand masters resembles that of “falsification,” as described by famed philosopher Karl Popper.

8Apr/10Off

The Unity of A Checkered Board

Imagine, for a moment, we’re back in the Middle Ages, with feudalism, lords and ladies, cold stone courts, and merry minstrel bands. Except, chances are, we aren’t part of noble culture. Chances are, we’re part of the general rabble that made up the majority of the people living in those times. And that means that certain things are off-limits to us. Some of these are definitely more important than others, but one of the opportunities that we would be cut off from is something that everyone in the modern worlds knows so well and enjoys easily: chess. Chess was a game for nobles to play, used originally to teach strategy and tactics to young lords. With nobles being the minority, we would’ve been restricted from playing the game.

8Apr/10Off

The World Wide Web of Chess

The Internet being the gargantuan, powerful network that it is, playing chess has never been easier. Whether you mean to find a genuine human opponent against whom to match your wits, or whether you’re interested in trying to best a computer, playing online chess offers a huge number of options. Online chess games were perhaps one of the first and most obvious types of programs to be set up on the Internet, and they make it possible for players from entirely different parts of the world to play together, something which has never before been possible. So if you’re looking for an easy way to hone your mind, while perhaps having the opportunity to chat a bit with people from elsewhere on the planet, then look no further than playing online chess.

8Apr/10Off

Learn To Play Chess With Some Help

Learning to play chess is not a simple process, not as much as we might like. Playing chess requires the obvious knowledge of how the pieces move, and the object of the game, of course. In addition, to play chess well, a player needs an understanding of strategy, of tactics, and even of his or her opponent. How can a chess player learn these important lessons? The most obvious answer is just by playing chess, as a player who spends enough time is likely to improve, at least somewhat, especially if he or she plays consistently against the same opponent (and also, of course, assuming that he or she is not playing with someone inferior to his or her own skill level). But there are countless other resources out there, ranging from books to website, all of which are available to help provide some good information on playing chess.