NECS Blog Posts
Learn more about exciting world of chess by checking out the articles below!
Faustino Oro: The 10-Year-Old Chess Prodigy Known as the Messi of Chess
In the world of chess, new talents appear every year, but very few capture global attention the way Faustino Oro has. Born in Buenos Aires,
14-Year-Old Erdogmus Surprises the World Champion
The chess world got a fresh story at the FIDE Grand Swiss 2025 in Uzbekistan. In round two, 14-year-old Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus from Turkey faced
Three Puzzles to Master the Opening, Middlegame, and Endgame
Ever questioned yourself how certain players seem to notice everything on the board but not you? This is the art of pattern recognition which you
Legendary Chess Battle in St. Louis, October 2025: Kasparov vs. Anand, Carlsen vs. Gukesh, Nakamura vs. Caruana
Chess fans have been dreaming of it for years… the perfect rivalry of four chess legends who can compete on a meaningful stage that is
The Youngest Female to Ever Defeat a Grandmaster in Chess (10-Year-Old)
The story revolves of a girl named Bodhana Sivanandan. Only 10 years of age, but a person of achievements already. In the 2025 British Chess
The Zugzwang Effect in Chess
Imagine a chess game where you have a equal material as your opponent, then, suddenly, with couple of moves, they trap you. Now, no matter