Chess continues to be regarded as the leading classic among strategic board games, and its popularity seems unbroken worldwide. Recently, the rapid development of modern computer technology and its ambiguous effects on all aspects of the game may be a topic of controversial discussion. However, the applications of chess software and databases, as well as the offerings of the internet, have also opened up numerous new avenues for chess engagement and entertainment: one need only mention the possibility of online play at any time via a chess server or the live broadcasting of high-profile tournaments with parallel computer analyses. These enticing opportunities could awaken and strengthen a latent interest in chess among many people. It can be assumed that there is a growing number of players who are inclined towards chess but largely unfamiliar with the game.