I am the Woman FIDE Master Ailén Mena, 21 years old, currently living in Argentina.

I started playing chess when I was eight years old; in my elementary school, chess was a subject, and we got a grade for it. Chess has helped me with a lot of subjects at school, especially in math.

Hello, chess players! You have all probably played various games that advanced you from one level to another by gaining some ‘experience points’ — and just like any of these other games — chess has ‘experience points’ that give an overview of your skills while propelling you to a higher level. And how does that work in chess? Well, it’s all about the FIDE rating system.

Do you ever wonder what you can do to improve your chess game? It’s a common question that runs through the minds of amateur chess players. If you’ve been feeling declined in your play and ponder about what on earth you could do? Here are five tips to help you out!

Learning something new and fun together with our children can teach them great life lessons, without them realising, while also embedding wonderful memories.

However, when we are talking about this awesome bonding experience, often the following question comes up: „What happens if my child will be better than me?”,