Chess Coach Kat

09/17/2024

Absolutely astonishing research study from last year (2023) which provides a more community-focused classification for chess openings and a significant correlation on opening accuracy & rating. The third image is a fascinating heat map that shows opening-complexity increases as one climbs the rating ladder from 1500 to World Champion. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-023-31658-w

09/01/2024

Free, short chessable course on the Benoni defense by yours truly

Study Benoni Defense, Simplified on Chessable: the #1 science-backed chess training app to study openings, tactics, strategy and endgames.

08/25/2024

In chess, like in life, it’s not just about having the perfect strategy but knowing how to make the best out of imperfect situations.

You're playing white, and you find a way to win a whole rook. Jackpot! Time to cash in Now, what are you going to do with your newfound wealth? A.) Play with only knight and bishop for the remainder of the game? B.) Play with all of your pieces? Let's see what happens when you play with only a knigh...

08/03/2023

Author: Maria Fragaki

07/24/2023

Free chess tournament this Sunday (July 30) at Main Street Park in Monmouth starting at 12PM. Hosted by Aaron Hayes (high school student from Central High School). There will be prizes too. It is open to everyone and there should be plenty of kids there!
5 rounds and clocks will be used (exact time control to be determined)

06/18/2023

Happy pride!

06/03/2023

The competition in Albany Area is no joke 😵

06/02/2023

(FREE) Weekly Summer Chess Nights! by Ishaan 33 33 people viewed this event. Our first-ever FREE Summer Chess Nights are here. Yay!!! We are very excited to unveil our Summer Chess Nights series. BACKGROUND: This past few months, our founders have helped a lot of scholastic players with casual games...