The enigma of the first chess player in history
Discover the origins of chess, from chaturanga in India to Persian shatranj, and explore the theories, legends and archaeological evidence that try to reveal who was the first chess player of humanity.
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Chess: Strategy game or conspiracy tool?
We explore how chess, more than an ancient game, has inspired conspiracy theories linked to power, secret societies and global domination, analyzing its history, politics and psychology.
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Chess and conspiracy theories: the shadow board
Discover how chess became a metaphor for conspiracies, from the Cold War to popular culture, and why its structure attracts those looking for hidden patterns in reality.
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Chess in the cinema: metaphors, conflicts and characters
Discover how chess became a universal symbol in cinema, from power metaphors to tools for developing characters and deep plots.
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Can a digital chess game be hacked?
Online chess faces new risks: AI engines, server manipulation and sophisticated fraud. Discover how games are hacked, real cases and measures to combat cheating on platforms such as Chess.com and Lichess.
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Chess: spiritual ritual and cosmic symbol in history
Discover how chess transcended as a game to become a sacred ritual, linked to cosmogony, alchemy and the search for enlightenment in ancient cultures.
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Chess and politics: the game that explains power
Discover why chess is the perfect metaphor for understanding political strategies, Calculated sacrifices and the psychology of power in history and current geopolitics.
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Chess in the post-truth: Who controls the board?
chess, logic symbol, transforms in the digital age into a battlefield where emotions, algorithms and narratives compete to define the truth. From cheating scandals to its use as a geopolitical tool, We explore how this ancient game reflects the tensions of a world where perception is everything.
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Chess and serial killers: game or dark reflection?
We explore the connection between chess and criminal minds, analyzing why this strategy game attracts psychopaths like Ted Bundy or the Zodiac Killer, and how it reflects his obsession with control and patterns.
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Chess: endurance, protest and power in 60 characters
Chess as a symbol of rebellion, tool for social denunciation and metaphor of inequalities. From historical games to community projects, discover how the board challenges power without words.
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Therapeutic chess: how it helps treat ADHD in children
Discover how chess improves concentration, controls impulsivity and strengthens executive functions in children with ADHD, backed by scientific studies and real cases.
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Chess in the metaverse: Future of gaming or fad?
Chess is reinvented in the metaverse with virtual tournaments, NFTs and augmented reality, attracting new generations but generating debates about its strategic essence and commercialization.
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Can dogs play chess? Science answers
We explore whether dogs can learn chess, your cognitive limits, real cases of animals with similar abilities and training techniques.
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Chess in dictatorships: endurance, freedom and silent rebellion
How chess became a symbol of autonomy and dissent in oppressive regimes, from Franco to the Taliban, as a psychological refuge and encrypted language.
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Why athletes give up before they start: psychological keys
We explore the psychological causes, social pressure and self-limitations that lead an athlete to give up before competing, with real cases and solutions.
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Chess in advertising: strategy that sells ideas and products
Discover how brands use chess as a metaphor for power, innovation and competence to connect with audiences and differentiate yourself in a world saturated with messages.
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Chess and life: literary metaphors in 64 casillas
Discover why chess has been a symbol of destiny, can, failure and creativity in literature, reflecting human complexities.
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Chess: the intergenerational bridge that unites families
Discover how chess strengthens family ties, transmits values and adapts traditions to the digital age, connecting grandparents, parents and children.
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Carlos The Phantom: the footballer who pretended to be a myth
The unusual story of Carlos López, a player who used psychology and deception to become a legend of Spanish football in the 80. Discover how he manipulated public perception and why his fame faded.
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Dragon animal: strategies that challenge human intelligence
Discover how crows, octopuses, Wolves and primates apply chess tactics in nature to survive, from deception to alliances.
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Chess: the last refuge of pure concentration
In the digital age, chess emerges as an oasis of absolute focus, training the mind in a world of constant distractions. Is it really the solution to the care crisis?
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Performance chess: until, global strategy and spectacle
Chess transcends the board at global festivals, merging strategy, danza, music and technology to reinvent itself as performance art without losing its ancient essence.
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Board saved lives in shooting: creativity in the face of adversity
Find out how a simple cork board became a makeshift shield during a school shooting, analyzing survival lessons, psychology under pressure and emergency preparedness.
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Is chess still an essentially human game?
In the age of AI, chess reveals its human essence: creativity, psychology and emotions that machines cannot replicate.
