{"id":176,"date":"2022-06-24T12:01:20","date_gmt":"2022-06-24T12:01:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chessarea.com\/?page_id=176"},"modified":"2023-05-26T09:54:45","modified_gmt":"2023-05-26T09:54:45","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/chessarea.com\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"

About Us<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Chess is so much more than just a fun game to pass the time. It takes a lot of skill, strategy, and practice to become one of the best. In a single game of chess, there are actually 400 possible moves after each move is played. There are nearly endless possibilities, so playing this game is a way of keeping your mind sharp, focused, and ready to win. It\u2019s not for the faint of heart.There is a misconception that chess is a slow game, perfect for the elderly with time to kill, but this is simply not true. Chess can be exciting, tense, and suspenseful all at once! If you are interested in becoming a chess pro, then our site, ChessArea.com is just right for you. We are passionate about playing chess, learning the skills and strategies, and taking part in this competitive game. We can offer you tips and all of the information that you need to be a pro chess player- feared by all! Here at ChessArea.com, you can find informative articles all about chess. Whether you want to learn about the rules, how to checkmate more efficiently, how to set up traps, or even frequently asked questions such as how long the average game of chess is, we have it all for you here. With comprehensive guides of each chess piece to improve your understanding, chess board recommendations, the best moves, or guides for playing chess competitively in different states, you can find what you are looking for on our site. Chess is not an easy game to master by yourself- so take a look at some of our guides to learn how to compete with the greats! <\/p>\n

To meet the faces behind Chess Area, head to our Meet The Team page<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

About Us Chess is so much more than just a fun game to pass the time. It takes a lot of skill, strategy, and practice to become one of the best. In a single game of chess, there are actually 400 possible moves after each move is played. 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