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 brain cells degenerate over time.…
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 England. Kushal’s life, from being…
Magnus Carlsen Wins the First Official FIDE Freestyle World Championship
History was made in Weissenhaus, Germany, in February 2026, as the first official FIDE Freestyle Chess World Championship took place with a joint effort between FIDE and Freestyle Chess. This…
Essential Tournament Habits: What Strong Players Do Differently
Competing in a chess tournament is a totally different from playing online or casual games. The pressure is higher. The games are longer. The margin for error is smaller. The…
Rising Chess Star at 7: Meet Noah Lucas Palcis
You might think that chess is only for grown-ups who take it seriously. Well, think again! Let me introduce you to Noah Lucas Palcis, a 7-year-old boy from Angeles City…
7 Checkmate Patterns Every Chess Player Should Know
If you’ve been playing chess for a certain period of time, you’ve likely observed that checkmates tend to follow predictable patterns such as a ladder’s mate. These mating patterns are…
Attack or Defend? How to Make the Right Call
Well, as a beginner to intermediate player, you understand how pieces move and what objectives are required after in this game such as strategies, tactics etc. However, in this stage,…
The More You Play Chess, The Better You Get (Research Proven)
There’s one simple truth in chess: The more you play, the sharper you'll become. It's more than a motivational slogan as it has actual research behind it and is proven…
Find Your Weaknesses in Chess
The improvement in chess comes from understanding the weaknesses besides merely playing more games. This blog is composed in a friendly manner in order to put your chess skills to…
Carlsen and Goryachkina Wins World Rapid Champions in Doha as 2025 Ends
Doha's FIDE World Rapid Chess Championship 2025 proved to be a mouth-watering display of speed, accuracy, and resilience. With over €1,000,000 in prizes in the world's crop visiting Qatar University's…