Chess by Lauren

1 year ago

The 2023 World Chess Championship: A Beginner's Guide

Ding Liren is new world chess champion. Move over, Magnus Carlsen

The 2023 World Chess Championship: A Beginner's Guide

I'm been playing chess for over 20 years, and I was really excited to watch the 2023 World Chess Championship. It was a great match, and I learned a lot about chess by watching the game highlights. I also enjoyed talking to my students about the games.

Since GM (Grandmaster) Magnus Carlsen from Norway decided to not defend his World Chess Championship title, the match was between Russian GM Ian Nepomniachtchi and Chinese GM Ding Liren. The match was recently played in Astana, Kazakhstan, and it was a best of 14 classical games and tiebreakers if needed.
Since both players were tied after 14 rounds, it went all the way to the tiebreaks. In the tiebreaks, Liren won with black in the final game to become the new world champion. I am so happy that Liren won because he is the very first player from China to win the World Chess Championship! Also, "Liren" is very similiar to my first name, "Lauren"! That means Ding Liren is my hero! Aim to think big and go for your dreams!

I was really impressed by Liren's play. He was very calm and collected, and he always seemed to be one step ahead of Nepomniachtchi. I also learned a lot about chess by watching the match. I learned about different opening strategies, and I also learned about how to think about the game strategically.

If you're a beginner chess player, I would definitely recommend going over the 2023 World Chess Championship games. It was a great match, and you'll learn a lot about chess by watching it.
Here are some tips for beginner chess players who are interested in going over the 2023 World Chess Championship games:

Watch the games with a friend or family member who knows chess. This will help you understand the game better and make the experience more enjoyable.

You can go through all the games here.

Don't be afraid to ask questions. If you don't understand something, ask your friend or family member to explain it to you. Don't get discouraged if you don't understand everything. Chess is a complex game, and it takes time to learn. Just enjoy the experience and learn as much as you can.

Let me know what you think about the games by commenting below.

Lauren has been enjoying teaching chess to kids and adults for over nine years. Lauren has also written two chess books for beginner chess players, which are endorsed by respected chess masters. WGM Jennifer Shahade, WGM Jennifer Yu, FM James Eade and other top chess players have endorsed "Queen For A Day: The Girl's Guide To Chess Mastery". Lauren also enjoys livestreaming on her YouTube chess channel.
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1 year ago

The Benefits of Playing Chess

Why you should play chess

I've been playing chess since I was eight years old. I started playing in United States Chess Federation tournaments when I was 15 years old, and I've been hooked ever since. I love the challenge of the game, and I find that it helps me to improve my cognitive skills, memory, and creativity.

Here are some of the benefits that I've personally experienced from playing chess:

Improved cognitive skills:
Chess requires you to think strategically, plan ahead, and make quick decisions. These are all important cognitive skills that can be beneficial in other areas of your life, such as school, work, and problem-solving. In my life, chess taught me that it's better to have a plan in life than no plan at all. Each move on the chess board must have a purpose. The actions and choices that you make in life should have a purpose, contributing to a goal(s) of yours.

Improved memory:
When you're playing chess, you have to remember the different pieces, their movements, and the different strategies that you can use. This can help improve your short-term and long-term memory.

Increased creativity: When you're playing chess, you have to come up with new and innovative ways to defeat your opponent. This can help you think outside the box and come up with creative solutions to problems in other areas of your life.

Reduced stress and anxiety:
Chess can be a great way to relax and de-stress. The concentration and focus required to play chess can help to take your mind off of your worries and problems. I enjoy playing chess.

Improved self-esteem and confidence:
When you win a chess game, it can give you a sense of accomplishment and boost your self-esteem. This can be helpful in other areas of your life, such as school, work, and relationships.
If you're looking for a game that is challenging, rewarding, and beneficial, then I highly recommend giving chess a try. It's a game that can be enjoyed by people of all ages and skill levels, and it has the potential to improve your cognitive skills, memory, creativity, and more.

Here are some additional tips for getting started with chess:
Find a good chess teacher or mentor who can help you learn the basics of the game. Contact me to help you get started in chess! Practice regularly. The more you play, the better you'll become. Don't be afraid to lose. Everyone loses at chess sometimes. The important thing is to learn from your mistakes and keep trying. Have fun! Chess is a great game that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. So relax, have fun, and enjoy the challenge.

1 year ago

Play in my next FREE online chess tournament on Saturday, April 29

Winner gets $20 Amazon gift card

Play in my next FREE monthly online chess tournament on Saturday, April 29th at 10am PST. This tournament is for players who are rated below chess.com's 1800 rating. The tournament is 5 rounds and the time control is G/10. That means one game can last 20 minutes.

First place wins a $20 Amazon.com gift card!

In order to play in the chess tournament, then you must be a member of my chess.com club. Join my club here.
After you join, then you will see the link to join my chess tournament on my club's homepage. If you don't see the link, here is the tournament link.
I host these monthly chess tournaments for my students and followers to have fun and learn. This is a great opportunity to play against my other students and followers! I will be broadcasting all the tournament action on my YouTube chess channel.

On a side note, I DO NOT TOLERATE cheating in my tournaments. If you want to cheat, then DON'T play in my tournament. You WILL get CAUGHT cheating if you do cheat in my online chess tournaments! In other words, cheating is a very bad idea!
On a side note, Orca Financial Group (www.OrcaFG.com) is graciously doubling our prize fund for the upcoming tournaments. OrcaFG was started by Georgiy Krasnopolskiy, who learned chess as a child, went to college on a chess scholarship, and then had a chess school. Chess is a passion of his and we are excited to have his help!

1 year ago

Play in my next FREE online chess tournament on Saturday, March 25

Lots of prizes to be won!

This tournament starts at 10am PDT (Pacific Time). This tournament is for players who are rated below chess.com's 1800 rating. The tournament is 5 rounds and the time control is G/10. That means one game can last 20 minutes.

Lots of prizes to be won:

First place wins a $20 Amazon.com gift card!

+Top female wins a chess.com 3 month diamond membership
+2nd place female wins a chess.com 2 month diamond membership
+ 3rd place female wins a chess.com one month diamond membership

In order to play in the chess tournament, then you must be a member of my chess.com club. Join my club here.
After you join, then you will see the link to join my chess tournament on my club's homepage. If you don't see the link, here is the tournament link.
I host these monthly chess tournaments for my students and followers to have fun and learn. This is a great opportunity to play against my other students and followers! I will be broadcasting all the tournament action on my YouTube chess channel.

On a side note, I DO NOT TOLERATE cheating in my tournaments. If you want to cheat, then DON'T play in my tournament. You WILL get CAUGHT cheating if you do cheat in my online chess tournaments! In other words, cheating is a very bad idea!

On a side note, Orca Financial Group (www.orcafg.com) is graciously doubling our prize fund for the upcoming tournaments. OrcaFG was started by Georgiy Krasnopolskiy, who learned chess as a child, went to college on a chess scholarship, and then had a chess school. Chess is a passion of his and we are excited to have his help!

1 year ago

Play in my Feb. 25 online chess tournament

All players welcome to play! Free Entry!

Play in my next monthly online chess tournament on Saturday, Feb. 25th at 9am PST. The tournament is 4 rounds and the time control is G/10. That means one game can last 20 minutes. First place wins a $10 Amazon.com gift card! All skill levels and ages are welcome to partcipate.

In order to play in the chess tournament, then you must be a member of my chess.com club. Join my club here. Free entry!
After you join, then you will see the link to join my chess tournament on my club's homepage.
I host these monthly chess tournaments for my students and followers to have fun and learn. This is a great opportunity to play against my other students and followers! I will be broadcasting all the tournament action on my YouTube chess channel.

On a side note, I DO NOT TOLERATE cheating in my tournaments. If you want to cheat, then DON'T play in my tournament. You WILL get CAUGHT cheating if you do cheat in my online chess tournaments! In other words, cheating is a very bad idea!

1 year ago

Play in my January 29th online chess tournament

This tournament is open to all skill levels

Play in my next monthly online chess tournament on Sunday, January 29th at 4pm PST. The tournament is 4 rounds and the time control is G/10. That means one game can last 20 minutes. First place wins a $10 Amazon.com gift card! All skill levels and ages are welcome to partcipate.

In order to play in the chess tournament, then you must be a member of my chess.com club. Join my club here. Free entry!
After you join, then you will see the link to join my chess tournament on my club's homepage.
I host these monthly chess tournaments for my students and followers to have fun and learn. This is a great opportunity to play against my other students and followers! I will be broadcasting all the tournament action on my YouTube chess channel.

On a side note, I DO NOT TOLERATE cheating in my tournaments. If you want to cheat, then DON'T play in my tournament. You WILL get CAUGHT cheating if you do cheat in my online chess tournaments! In other words, cheating is a very bad idea!

1 year ago

Play in my online chess tournament on Dec. 24

First place winner gets a $10 Amazon gift card

Play in my next monthly online chess tournament on Saturday, December 24, at 12:07pm PST. The tournament is 4 rounds and the time control is G/10. That means one game can last 20 minutes. First place wins a $10 Amazon.com gift card! All skill levels and ages are welcome to partcipate.

In order to play in the chess tournament, then you must be a member of my chess.com club. Join my club here. Free entry!
After you join, then you will see the link to join my chess tournament on my club's homepage.
I host these monthly chess tournaments for my students and followers to have fun and learn. This is a great opportunity to play against my other students and followers! I will be broadcasting all the tournament action on my YouTube chess channel.

On a side note, I DO NOT TOLERATE cheating in my tournaments. If you want to cheat, then DON'T play in my tournament. You WILL get CAUGHT cheating if you do cheat in my online chess tournaments! In other words, cheating is a very bad idea!

1 year ago

Read my CalChess journal article to inspire more girls and women to play chess

I analyze my girl student's chess game

I wrote a chess article for the latest CalChess journal which came out yesterday. Click here to see the article.
Go to page 24 to see my article, where I analyze my girl student's game. I hope this article inspires more girls and women to play chess. Also, check out James Eade's article too on page 10. James Eade wrote the famous "Chess For Dummies" book!

1 year ago

Play in my November 13th online chess tournament

For my students and followers!

Play in my next monthly online chess tournament on Sunday, November 13, at 6pm PST. The tournament is 4 rounds and the time control is G/10. That means one game can last 20 minutes. First place wins a $10 Amazon.com gift card! All skill levels and ages are welcome to partcipate.

In order to play in the chess tournament, then you must be a member of my chess.com club. Join my club here. Free entry!
After you join, then you will see the link to join my chess tournament on my club's homepage.
I host these monthly chess tournaments for my students and followers to have fun and learn. This is a great opportunity to play against my other students and followers! I will be broadcasting all the tournament action on my YouTube chess channel.

On a side note, I DO NOT TOLERATE cheating in my tournaments. If you want to cheat, then DON'T play in my tournament. You WILL get CAUGHT cheating if you do cheat in my online chess tournaments! In other words, cheating is a very bad idea!

1 year ago

ChessKid will be interviewing me this Thursday, October 27

Watch the interview live!

The well-known chess website for kids, Chess Kid will be interviewing me and other chess book authors LIVE this Thursday, October 27 at 5pm Eastern Time (that's 2pm PST). Watch the interview on their Twitch channel here .
I'll be talking about the chess books that I wrote, which are "50 Poison Pieces" and "Queen For A Day: The Girl's Guide To Chess Mastery", which are available on Amazon and other places.
After the interview is over, please let me know what you think about the interview by commenting below.
Me and my books