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How Chess Builds Math Confidence in Kids – A Real-Life Case Study
Many parents wish to install confidence in their children when it comes to math, and many methods of doing this create anxiety in kids. Chess,

2026 FIDE Candidates Tournament… Who Will Face Gukesh?
The 2026 FIDE Candidates Tournament is now underway in Cyprus, and the chess world is abuzz with excitement. This is the tournament that will crown

4 Times You Should Not Castle in Chess
Castling is generally the king’s best insurance policy. It puts him in a safe place behind the pawns, and the rook gets to join the

How Chess Opens Doors to Top Universities: The Chess Prodigy Who Entered MIT
Many parents are concerned about what activities can help their child stand out for university admissions. Among the few activities that help students improve their

Chess and Neurodegenerative Disease: Science Behind the Moves
We all know that chess is good for mind, but is it also a game against time? Neurodegenerative diseases are a group of conditions where

Highest-Rated Seven-Year-Old: How Kushal Jakhria Shattered a Global World Record
In 2026, the age of top-tier chess players will continue to decline rapidly, and Kushal Jakhria, a young prodigy, will be leading the pack in