ChessKidsNation & Hoover Public Library Chess Tournament: A Wonderful Day of Chess

ChessKidsNation & Hoover Public Library Chess Tournament: A Wonderful Day of Chess

What an amazing day of chess! ♟️🏆 The ChessKidsNation & Hoover Public Library Chess Tournament brought together 60 young chess players for a day filled with exciting games, focus, determination, […]

11-Year-Old Bodhana Sivanandan Makes Chess History

11-Year-Old Bodhana Sivanandan Makes Chess History

Chess continues to inspire the world, and 11-year-old Bodhana Sivanandan is showing just how far young players can go. The young British chess player has made history by becoming the […]

Chess.com vs Lichess for Kids: Which Platform Is Better? (Quick Guide)

Trying to decide between Chess.com vs Lichess for kids? Both are excellent platforms for children to play and learn chess — but they differ in price, safety features, and teaching […]

Chess Vocabulary Every Beginner Should Know (2026 Beginner Guide)

Learn the most important chess vocabulary every beginner should know. Simple and easy chess terms for kids, parents, and new players starting their chess journey with ChessKidsNation. Chess has its […]

Chess Rating Explained: Lichess vs Chess.com vs FIDE (2026 Guide)

If you’re new to competitive chess, one of the biggest questions is: Why is my Lichess rating different from my Chess.com or FIDE rating? The answer is simple—each platform uses […]

Praggnanandhaa Becomes India’s No. 1 Chess Player: What Young Chess Players Can Learn From His Success

R Praggnanandhaa has reached another major milestone in his chess career. In the September 2026 FIDE rating list, the 21-year-old Indian Grandmaster climbed to World No. 8 and became India’s […]

🧩 How Many Chess Puzzles Should a Child Solve Every Day?

🧩 How Many Chess Puzzles Should a Child Solve Every Day?

Chess puzzles are one of the best ways for children to improve their tactics, calculation, pattern recognition, and decision-making skills. But a common question parents ask is: How many chess […]

A Heartfelt Thank You from ChessKidsNation: Celebrating the 2026 Trussville Public Library Chess Tournament

67 Players, 6 Sections, and One Incredible Day of Chess On Saturday, August 15, 2026, the chess community came together for a fantastic day of competition, learning, sportsmanship, and friendship […]

Why Your Child Keeps Losing Winning Chess Positions | Chess Tips for Kids

Why Your Child Keeps Losing Winning Chess Positions | Chess Tips for Kids

Your child finds good moves. They win material. They sometimes even reach completely winning positions—but somehow, the game ends in a loss. If this sounds familiar, you are not alone. […]

Best Chess Openings for Beginners | Easy Opening Guide 2026

Best Chess Openings for Beginners | Easy Opening Guide 2026

Choosing the right opening is one of the fastest ways to improve your chess. Instead of memorizing dozens of moves, beginners should focus on openings that teach the fundamentals—piece development, […]

Quantbox Chennai Grand Masters 2026: Complete Tournament Recap, Winners, Results & Highlights

Quantbox Chennai Grand Masters 2026: Complete Tournament Recap, Winners, Results & Highlights

What is the Quantbox Chennai Grand Masters? The Quantbox Chennai Grand Masters is India’s premier invitational classical chess tournament held annually in Chennai. Established in 2023, the event quickly became […]

Building Confidence in Chess♟️

Confidence is one of the most overlooked skills in chess. Players often spend hours studying openings, solving tactics, and memorizing endgames, but very little time learning how to trust themselves […]