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Artificial intelligence seems to be everywhere these days. Writing articles, designing logos, even attempting legal briefs or teaching you how to cook. It raises an intriguing question for the chess world, could an AI model like ChatGPT simply “steal” all recorded human chess games and provide them for free, undermining professional databases like Opening Master or ChessBase?

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Happy International Chess Day! Today, we celebrate the game of strategy and intellect which has been around with us 1500 years. The game of chess was born in India during the Gupta dynasty in the 6th century. Today, more than 1500 years later, it is played in 172 countries. Official International Chess Federation (FIDE) was born on this day 1924.

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There are several issues in the world of chess that have been discussed and debated. Whether it is cheating on online platforms (we saw also a recent case on site), time controls or gender disparity chess world and FIDE is addressing them. Some slower some faster. 

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It is no secret that chess is known for its ability to foster strategic planning, enhance concentration, and promote intellectual growth. However, one aspect that often goes unnoticed is its profound impact on our critical thinking abilities.

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John and Sarah were proud parents of their 11-year-old son, Jack, who had recently developed a passion for chess. Jack was a brilliant student, and his parents believed that chess was the perfect game to keep his mind sharp and focused. They also wanted Jack to participate in online chess tournaments to test his skills and compete with other players around the world.

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Kids can start learning chess as early as 3-4 years old, but the ideal age to begin teaching them is around 5-6 years old. At this age, children are able to understand basic concepts such as the objective of the game and the movements of the pieces. However, it is important to keep in mind that every child is different, and some may be more ready or interested in learning chess earlier or later than others.

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To become a chess Grandmaster (GM), a player must achieve a specific set of requirements laid out by FIDE (Fédération Internationale des Échecs), the international chess federation. The most common way to become a Grandmaster involves earning a certain Elo rating and achieving three "norms." Here are the general requirements.

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