Why are chess pieces captured and not killed?

Sneha Srinivas

Captured or Killed: The Curious Case of Chess Pieces

Have you ever wondered why the pieces are “captured”, and not killed in chess? Is it a secret conspiracy among the pawns? Let us explore this concept’s historical and cultural significance!

December 6, 2025

Sneha Srinivas

Women's Equality Day – Is It Time For a Chess Equality Check?

On Women’s Equality Day, let’s examine the state of gender equality in chess. Are we truly creating equal opportunities for women players?

November 11, 2025

Sanjana Chandan

Year of Women in Chess

Get the fundamental knowledge of checkmates. Learn the rules, common checkmates, and popular types of checkmates.

November 11, 2025

Sanjana Chandan

Chennai, Chess, and India

A look at the ancient ties of Chess with India as the 44th Chess Olympiad is being hosted by the city of Chennai.

November 11, 2025

Know Everything About International Chess Day

Bulbul Satsangi

International Chess Day – Everything You Need to Know

Know everything about the International Chess Day – its history, why it is celebrated and how to celebrate it.

November 11, 2025

Bulbul Satsangi

Top 25 Indian Chess Players of Present Times

The list of top 30 Indian Chess players of all time, starting with the Grandmasters, and we hope you love reading about them as much as we enjoyed compiling their stories!

November 11, 2025

Bulbul Satsangi

30 Chess Openings Named After Famous Chess Players

Take a look at the dynasty of players who ruled the world of Chess and have delighted, inspired, and taught chess players for generations.

November 11, 2025

Business Leadership Lessons from Chess

Bulbul Satsangi

Business Strategy Handbook – 8 Business Leadership Lessons from Chess

Understand the 8 important lessons that every business manager can learn from the game of Chess.

November 11, 2025

Fathers' Day 2021

Bulbul Satsangi

A Tribute to Dads Who Showed Us the First Rules of Every Game

At CHESS KLUB, many of us have the best memories of learning chess from our dads! Here’s to our first chess coaches- Fathers, who made us what we are today.

November 11, 2025

klubventures

The Queen’s Reign – Top Female Chess Players of All Time

List of 27 top female chess players who have been awarded the Grand Master title in chess with both open and women’s tournaments.

November 11, 2025

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