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Evolution of Chess Clocks and Increment

Evolution of Chess Clocks and Increment

Nepali_chess2019
| Oct 15, 2024

According to Wikipedia "A chess clock is a device that comprises two adjacent clocks with buttons to stop one clock while starting the other, so that the two clocks never run simultaneously. The clocks are used in games where the time is allocated...

IM Abu Sufian, Shakil: A Journey of Passion

IM Abu Sufian, Shakil: A Journey of Passion

Nepali_chess2019
| Dec 13, 2023

The Hetauda Cup Asian Open Chess Tournament 2023 witnessed a thrilling clash of intellects, with 74 participants from 4 federations competing fiercely. Subhayan Kundu, with a formidable rating of 2393, emerged triumphant, securing 7.5/9 points thr...

CM Krishna Thapa At Asian Amateur 2022

CM Krishna Thapa At Asian Amateur 2022

Nepali_chess2019
| Oct 8, 2022

Having won the Gold Medal in Madan Bhandari Memorial Asian Amateur Chess Championship 2019, CM Krishna Thapa(Nepal) looked to replicate his performance in this years Asian Amateurs. He finished in 12th place (based on tiebreaks) where total 1...

Chennai Challenge Awaits Nepal

Chennai Challenge Awaits Nepal

Nepali_chess2019
| Jun 27, 2022

The Chess Olympiad is a event of a lifetime with the participation of top players from almost all the countries of the world come at a particular place to play Chess!. This time this festival is being held in India.  You can catch every mom...

History Of The Carlsbad Structure

History Of The Carlsbad Structure

Nepali_chess2019
| Mar 5, 2022

First of all, I would thank all the members who commented on the previous blog which  has helped me immensely for preparing this blog. After searching for the pawn structure that is shown in the picture of the thumbnail. I found the game ...

Rooks and Exchange Sacrifices (Part 2)

Rooks and Exchange Sacrifices (Part 2)

Nepali_chess2019
| Jun 27, 2021

Resembling a castle, Rooks love open files, ranks and the right placement of the rooks helps chess players to attack their opponents and cover critical squares but they can also be traded for minor pieces (Exchange sacrifice) for strategic play, o...

What Are Rooks For? Part 1

What Are Rooks For? Part 1

Nepali_chess2019
| Jun 18, 2021

Chess players know rooks are more powerful than a knight or a bishop. As they can move horizontally and vertically ,through any number of unoccupied squares. They love open positions, files and ranks(especially seventh or 2nd rank).Let's see what ...

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