News | Checkmate Canada

Here's what's happening in the world of chess

Strengthening the Canadian Chess Scene: Strategies for Growth and Success

The Canadian chess scene has seen its fair share of talented players and memorable moments. However, compared to other countries with...

Checkmate Against Time: The Oldest Chess Player That Lived

Chess, the age-old game of strategy and intellect, has enthralled generations of players across the globe. Of these, a remarkable...

Over-the-Board Cheating in Chess: The Growing Issue and the Need for Improved Security Measures

In recent years, cheating has become a growing concern in the world of chess. With the rise of chess engines and online play, it has...

The Growing Monopoly of Chess.com: What Does This Mean for Online Chess?

The world of online chess has been dominated by one major player in recent years: Chess.com. With its increasing market share,...

A Systemic Problem: Barriers for Women In Chess

Overcoming the barrier for women in chess, and learning how we can support the next generation of female chess players!

How to Checkmate with King and Rook vs King

A situation that you may face in the endgame is when you have a rook and your king against your opponent’s king. In such a case, you will...

How to Checkmate with King and Queen vs King

A situation that you may face in the endgame is when you have a queen (possibly through pawn promotion) and your king against your...

How to Checkmate with 2 Rooks vs King

A situation that you may face in the endgame is when you have 2 rooks and your king against your opponent’s king. In such a case, you...

4 Tips to Stop Losing on Time

A big source of frustration and stress in chess is running out of time. After all, if you time out, you lose the game, even if you were...

Different Time Controls in Chess

One of the largest obstacles to making good moves is the chess clock. Not literally, of course, but the time control of a game...

4 Signs your Opponent is Cheating in Online Chess

Since the beginning of chess, players have been finding ways to gain an advantage during matches unfairly. The introductions of...

How does the chess rating system work?

One of the more mysterious parts of chess is the chess ELO rating - a number used to determine a player's skill. The higher a player’s...

Special Moves - Castling and En Passant

In chess, most pieces move consistently. Knights always move 2 spaces in one direction and another square sideways. Rooks always move...