https://napleschessclub.com/blog/ Guides, research and practical chess advice from Naples Chess Club. en-us Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:05:58 GMT https://napleschessclub.com/blog/chess-in-naples-florida/ https://napleschessclub.com/blog/chess-in-naples-florida/ Where to play chess in Naples, what a club night actually involves, what it costs, and how to start playing over the board if you are new to the area or new to the game. Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://napleschessclub.com/blog/chess-opening-principles-checklist/ https://napleschessclub.com/blog/chess-opening-principles-checklist/ Seven opening principles that beat memorising lines for any player under about 1500. Includes a one-page printable checklist you can take to the board. Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://napleschessclub.com/blog/does-chess-make-you-smarter/ https://napleschessclub.com/blog/does-chess-make-you-smarter/ A careful look at the evidence on chess and cognition, including the dementia study that gets quoted constantly and the meta-analyses that find far less than people claim. Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT