Playing Chess at Rental Apartments in Gainesville, FL

Chess is one of the oldest strategy games in the world, with its last major rule change taking place in the 16th century, as well as roots that can be traced back much further. It has remained a popular game throughout this time and is considered a great way to improve one’s critical thinking skills. Whether playing against a friend, computer or yourself, this game is a challenging and enjoyable way to test your brainpower.

The basics of chess are generally well-known. Each player, black and white, gets sixteen pieces consisting of eight pawns; two bishops, knights and rooks; and one king and queen. The goal is to trap the opponent’s king. While it’s a simple concept, people can devote years to studying the intricacies of the game.

Here are some tips that can help beginners at rental apartments in Gainesville, FL improve their skills:

• Use knights and pawns to control the center of the board early
• Don’t treat your queen like your king, you can still win the game without the queen
• Try to think about what a move will benefit you 2-3 moves ahead and keep trying to look ahead
• Play against yourself occasionally so you learn to read your moves from any opponent’s view
• Don’t play as just black or white, switch up your side and learn to play both
• Learn about the two special moves, castling and en passant, so an opponent can’t surprise you

Learning to play chess is a sociable way to help improve your critical thinking, and the common areas at Bellamay Grand are a great place to enjoy some friendly games. For more information about our apartment community, contact us today.