The knight is a great piece for attacking particularly early in the game. The knight fork (where a knight pins a greater value piece in place such as a rook or a queen whilst delivering check and forcing the king to move) is one of the great strategic wins in a game. Here are some […]
Have you ever tried the knight’s tour on a chessboard? Simply place your knight on one of the four corner squares (the easiest place to start) and try to visit each square on the board only once. An interactive board can be found here and it will color the squares you’ve already visited. A perfectly-completed knight tour […]
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India is the largest supplier of chess boards in the entire world. If you would prefer to buy a chess set directly from an Indian supplier, beware of the associated shipping costs when purchasing your set from websites such the eBay and Amazon websites. Whilst India has built a reputation for their hand carved chess […]
Chess boards come in a variety of materials. Depending on your needs and the aesthetics you desire, you can find chess boards in many different solid woods, with wood veneers, with a gloss lacquer, with a satin finish, made from plastic, made from vinyl or even as stoneware. Chess boards made of solid woods have a […]