NECS Blog Posts
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Matthias Bluebaum: Making History with His 2nd European Championship Win
In an exciting moment for chess fans, German Grandmaster Matthias Bluebaum has made history by becoming the first player to win the European Chess Championship

The Art of Sacrifice in Chess
Chess is a game of strategy and patience, but sometimes the most exciting moves come from the bold decisions that change the entire match. Sacrificing

Upcoming Exciting Chess Tournaments You Don’t Want to Miss in 2025 (Mid-Year Edition)
As the chess world gears up for an incredible stretch of tournaments in the coming months, there’s never been a better time to follow the

How to Get Better at Chess by Looking at Your Games
Hey there! So, you’ve been playing chess for a while, and you’re probably wondering how to get better without just grinding puzzles or memorizing openings.

Magnus Carlsen Wins 2025 Chessable Masters in Style
The 2025 Chessable Masters, the first leg of this year’s Champions Chess Tour, concluded with a thrilling showdown between two of the greatest chess players

Bullet, Rapid, or Classical? Which Chess Format Should You Actually Play?
Welcome back, today I want to dive into something that every young chess player must know—chess formats. Yep, I’m talking about bullet, rapid, and classical