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Philidor's Sonata

Discover a game so inspiring you can't help but investigate every move. Philidor 's Sonata can help you soar to new chess height's. So give it a look and let us know what you think!

by Milica Knezevic on January 14, 2022

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Greco's Italian Job

Check out one of the oldest recorded games out there! Learn a little bit about chess history by studying the game and the player. The game start's with a know chess opening called The King's Gambit.

by Milica Knezevic on January 14, 2022

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History of Chess: Where it all began

The history of chess can be traced back nearly 1500 years to its earliest known predecessor, called chaturanga, in India; its prehistory is the subject of speculation. From India it spread to Persia. We will find out together everything you need to know about the worlds most popular board game!

by Milica Knezevic on January 10, 2022

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Fun Facts About Chess

How many things do you think you know about the amazing world of chess? Test you knowledge and boost it as you go over our fun facts about the game! We will take a journey together and find new information that you can share with chess-lovers in your family or friend circle!

by Milica Knezevic on December 25, 2021

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