Learn Chess Coaching with Free Lessons & Tips

The story I heard, was in the past, they chose for both color and to see who moved first. Then at some point, it became customary and later a rule for white to move first. Supposedly black is the lucky color, and they said it would be too much of an advantage for a player to have the lucky color (black) AND move first!

• Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess by Bobby Fischer.
• How to Reassess Your Chess by Jeremy Silman.
• My System by Aron Nimzowitsch.
• Zurich International Chess Tournament, 1953 by David Bronstein.
• My 60 Memorable Games by Bobby Fischer.
• Think Like a Grandmaster by Alexander Kotov.

Playing chess can help you remember things better as while playing the game a player has to remember openings, strategies, and past moves, all the while anticipating future moves and planning. This mental exercise serves as a fantastic workout for the brain, enhancing both short-term and long-term memory.