April is a month full of surprises; You could be fooled on the first day, caught out by an unexpected shower or two, finding a blanket of bluebells, or opening an Easter egg. Find out what fruit and vegetables are in season in April and make the most of them with our recipe suggestions. This … [Read more…]
If you’re looking for a Salted Caramel Cheesecake with big caramel flavour in every bite, you’ve found it. Swirls of buttery caramel baked right throughout the creamy cheesecake filling and extra caramel swished over the top, this is rich, creamy, sweet, salty and completely unapologetic! This Salted Caramel Cheesecake was irritatingly hard to crack! When … [Read more…]
Also known as whole grain rice, brown rice is the same as white rice except that the bran and grain germ are still attached. With the outer layer remaining on the grain, brown rice is more nutritious and rich in fiber. Our recipe guides will show you how to get perfectly cooked rice with a … [Read more…]
Introduction – The Rise of Freestyle Chess Chess variations that encourage greater inventiveness and discourage extensive memorization of openings are referred to as freestyle chess. Traditionally, it is used to refer to human + computer cooperation (sometimes known as advanced/centaur chess). More recently, the name has also been applied to Chess960-style tournaments where the starting … [Read more…]
Players search best chess strategy book usually want the same thing: less “random” movemore confidence in planning, and a position that feels easier to play. Correct chess strategy book don’t just teach ideas, they teach how to think when there are no clear tactics on the board. Strategy vs Tactics (and why strategy is quickly … [Read more…]
Introduction The Best Chess Strategy is not a magic trick, but rather a planning habit that can be imitated. Here you will discover how to assess any position (material, king safety, pawn activity, space, pawn structure) and translate that assessment into a plan of action, and how to turn small profits without taking unnecessary risks. … [Read more…]
Introduction There are so many training tips and methods available. All of this can be overwhelming and leave players clueless about how to improve their chess playing skills. Over the years, I have trained thousands of students, and I have seen which ones really work and which ones don’t. In this article, I will share … [Read more…]
If you’ve ever wondered what is the queen’s move in chessthis is the classic 1.d4 opening where White offers the c-pawn to challenge Black’s center pawn on d5. The sequence of moves is simple, but the next position is the most instructive in chess. Players call it a “gambit” because it looks like a pawn … [Read more…]
Introduction Your journey as a chess player may start online (or offline, with some casual games). But when you enter the chess club, everything seems to change. You see players focused on their pieces, making fast (some slow) moves without their pieces falling off the sturdy wooden board. Here, you feel it is time to … [Read more…]
Introduction The goal of how to teach children chess is not as difficult as it seems especially if you think about having fun, short practice sessions, and having a goal in mind. It’s best to keep the basics simple, let kids move around, tell little stories, and celebrate small wins. If you are asked how … [Read more…]