What is My ELO Rating in Chess? Here’s How You Can Find Out in 6 Ways
For those just starting out or aiming to climb the ranks, understanding your ELO rating in chess provides insight into your skill level and progress over time. The ELO system is a standardized rating metric in chess that measures a player’s performance against other opponents, helping you gauge your current abilities. While official ELO ratings […]
How to Prepare for Chess Tournaments: Insights from GM R.B. Ramesh
Preparing for a chess tournament is not just about brushing up on opening lines or solving a few tactical puzzles. It is a deeply holistic process – one that encompasses mental fortitude, strategic understanding, and emotional regulation. Grandmaster R.B. Ramesh, one of India’s most successful chess coaches, shares an abundance of wisdom in his video, […]
Raising a World Champion: The Journey of Gukesh D by Dr. Rajinikanth, Gukesh’s Father
In the world of chess, we often see young prodigies rise to the limelight, but what’s usually hidden is the enormous effort, sacrifice, and mental resilience it takes to get there – not just from the players themselves but also from those around them. In this incredibly heartfelt episode of #BeyondtheBoard, we are taken behind […]
Beyond the Board: A Deep Dive into Gukesh’s Journey to Becoming World Champion
In a captivating episode of Beyond the Board, Grandmaster Vishnu Prasanna sits down with the newly crowned World Chess Champion, Gukesh Dommaraju, to discuss his meteoric rise, the challenges he faced, and the mindset that propelled him to the pinnacle of chess. Their conversation offers a rare glimpse into the mind of a champion – revealing […]
A Beginner’s Guide to Chess Pieces: Names, Positions, and Movements
Chess is a game of strategy, intellect, and skill, played on an 8×8 checkered board with 32 pieces -16 for each player. Each piece has a unique name, starting position, and movement pattern. Understanding these fundamentals is essential for any beginner looking to master the game. The Chess Pieces and Their Starting Positions A standard […]
Why Some Chess Kids Succeed While Others Struggle: Insights from Elite Coaches
Chess is a game that demands not only strategic thinking but also mental resilience and patience. While some young players climb the ranks with remarkable success, others find themselves stuck despite their efforts. The difference often lies in the approach to training, the support system, and the psychological framework surrounding the player. An exclusive podcast […]
The Captivating History of Chess: A 1,500-Year Journey of Strategy and Brilliance
As I sit at my chessboard, running my fingers across the smooth surface of a rook, I often wonder about the incredible journey this game has taken. The history of chess isn’t just a timeline of rule changes – it’s a story of empires rising and falling, of brilliant minds clashing across centuries, and of […]
Gukesh Opens Up: The Secrets Behind His Chess Success
In an exclusive video interview, World Chess Champion Gukesh shares his remarkable Gukesh success story – revealing the exact system that transformed him from a young prodigy to the pinnacle of chess greatness. What makes this Gukesh success story so valuable is how Caissa School of Chess and CircleChess are now making these champion-building methods […]
Top 50 Chess Quotes About Life
Here are 50 powerful chess quotes about life that mirror lessons, blending wisdom from grandmasters, philosophers, and strategists. Each quote reveals how chess teaches patience, resilience, strategy, and the art of decision-making. CircleChess helps you sharpen your chess skills through: Level up your game at CircleChess.com! ♟️
How Many Number of Squares Are There In A Chessboard? The Surprising Answer!
When you first look at a chessboard, you might think it has 64 squares – 8 rows and 8 columns making up the standard 8×8 grid. But did you know that the actual number of squares in a chessboard is much higher? The Simple Answer: 64 Squares A standard chessboard consists of 8 rows (ranks) and 8 columns (files), […]
