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How Freestyle Chess is Revolutionizing the Game – Freestyle Chess Grand Slam, Las Vegas 2025
The Freestyle Chess Grand Slam in Las Vegas has quickly become one of the most gripping events on the global chess calendar. With randomized starting

What I Wish I Knew Earlier: How to Win More Chess Games and Improve Fast
Ever wondered why some players seem to improve their chess rating really quickly while others get stuck? The truth is, it’s not about talent. It’s

Aarit Kapil: The 9-Year-Old Chess Prodigy Who Stunned Magnus Carlsen
When most nine-year-olds are busy with homework and cartoons, Aarit Kapil from New Delhi is busy shaking up the chess world. In a jaw-dropping moment

How to Steal a Queen with the Englund Gambit Trap
So, your opponent starts the game with 1. d4. It is the Queen’s pawn opening and usually means you’re in for a long, slow, strategic

Norway Chess 2025 Results: The Drama, the Wins, and the Upsets!
Norway Chess 2025 just wrapped up, and wow, what a tournament it was! Magnus Carlsen took home his seventh Norway Chess title, proving once again

How to CRUSH the Fried Liver Attack
Ever felt like your opponent is trying to cook you with the Fried Liver Attack? Yeah, I’ve been there. It annoys you when you’re an