For some of us, chess is just a game we observe through pop culture, like in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone or the more recent Queen’s Gambit. Though it makes for an exceptional plot device, chess is an exceptionally interesting and difficult gameplay. Each player must focus on their game while anticipating their opponent’s next move. Before opening with a Queen’s Gambit or the Sicilian’s Defence, players must understand the fundamentals of chess as well as some of the psychology behind their choices during every game.